title: Legal challenges created by computerized medical records.
abstract: The article discusses protection of a patient's right of confidentiality, addresses some of the legal issues raised by computerized medical records, and provides some suggestions for securing the confidentiality and integrity of such records. Methods to ensure the admissibility of computerized medical records are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Watkins, Ludlam & Stennis, P.A., Jackson, MS, USA.
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Byars
mesh_terms: D016494:Computer Security / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016365:Liability, Legal; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States