Ethical Issues in Computerized Mental Health Data Systems

George H. Wolkon and Martha LyonAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: Psychiatric Services

Volume 37, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.37.1.11

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Dr. Eth's Introduction: The potential benefits of technological advances are often tempered by ethical concerns. Although there has been conspicuous progress in direct patient care, as illustrated by the development of sophisticated life support systems, quiet revolutions have occurred in other areas as well. This month's column addresses the ethical issues surrounding computerized mental health records. Computerization of records is a valuable service for clinicians and administrators because it makes patient information readily available, but it may pose an insidious threat to patient confidentiality. Drs. Wolkon and Lyon explore these issues.

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Psychiatric Services

Volume 37 • Number 1 • January 1986

Pages: 11 - 16

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Published in print: January 1986

Published online: 1 April 2006

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George H. Wolkon

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Martha Lyon

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The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, The University of Southern California School of Medicine

Psychological Services at the Center for the Study of Psychological Trauma, Los Angeles, The USC School of Medicine

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