title: Control and use of information, seen from a nurse's perspective.
abstract: This paper deals with the impact of information technology used in nursing with special regard to confidentiality, integrity and availability. A brief overview is given of the current value and usage of information systems by nurses. This is followed by recommendations for the increase of awareness regarding proper use of IT systems in (A) the direct environment of patients, and (B) the secure communication between health professionals and institutions.
authors.affiliation: HISCOM Leiden, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Pluyter-Wenting
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D016494:Computer Security; D003219:Confidentiality; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D005062:European Union; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D009737:Nursing Records