Calgary Pharmacist Suspended for Unauthorized Access to Electronic Health Records
Details of the Suspension
A Calgary pharmacist has been suspended by the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) after they found she had accessed a person's electronic health records (Netcare) without any authorized purpose.
This incident raises important questions regarding patient privacy and trust in the healthcare system.
Impact on Healthcare
- Privacy concerns in accessing health data
- Potential implications for patient-provider trust
- Regulatory actions to prevent unauthorized access
Healthcare professionals are reminded about the responsibilities they hold concerning Patient Health Information (PHI) to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
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