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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2018.16.1.217

Medical Information Privacy Concerns in the Use of the EHR System: A Grounded Theory Approach  

Eom, Doyoung (Graduate School of International Studies, Yonsei University)
Lee, Heejin (Graduate School of International Studies, ICONS(Institute of Convergence Science), Yonsei University)
Zoo, Hanah (Center for International Studies, ICONS(Institute of Convergence Science), Yonsei University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.16, no.1, 2018 , pp. 217-229 More about this Journal
Abstract
Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems are widely adopted worldwide in hospitals for generating and exchanging records of patient information. Recent developments are moving towards implementing interoperable EHR systems that enable information to be shared seamlessly across healthcare organizations. In this context, this paper explores the factors that cause medical information privacy concerns, identifies how people react to privacy invasion and what their perceptions are towards the acceptance of the EHR system. Interviews were conducted to draw a grounded theory on medical information privacy concerns in the use of EHRs. Medical information privacy concerns are caused by perceived sensitivity of medical information and the weaknesses in security technologies. Trust in medical professionals, medical institutions and technologies plays an important role in determining people's reaction to privacy invasion and their perceptions on the use of EHRs.
Keywords
Electronic Health Record; EHR Systems; Medical Information; Medical Information Privacy; Information Privacy Concerns;
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