title: The conundrum of patient records.
abstract: Examines issues and concerns surrounding the management of patient information in the form of health records, such as accessibility, privacy, security, confidentiality, ownership and eventual disposal. Discusses the effects of health reform on the management of patient information, especially regionalization in Saskatchewan, and advances in technology. Concludes that it is incumbent on health-care professionals to show leadership and set guidelines since technology will outstrip legislation.
authors.affiliation: Lott Health Information Consulting Services, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Lott
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality; D003625:Data Collection; D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008499:Medical Records / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D008500:Medical Records Department, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000592:standards; D010067:Ownership; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D018907:Privacy; D011365:Professional Practice Location; D012040:Regional Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012424:Rural Population; D012525:Saskatchewan