I will add that this is not merely a convenience for the doctor's office. It is also a great benefit to the patients themselves, allowing them to see their own medical history, appointments, test results, and doctor recommendations.
Steve McDonald
Steve.mcdonald_at_tufts.edu
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> From: Code for Libraries <CODE4LIB_at_LISTS.CLIR.ORG> On Behalf Of charles
> meyer
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 2:38 PM
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> Subject: [External] [CODE4LIB] Patient Portals
>
> My esteemed listmates,
>
> I'm sure many of you have been encouraged to register with your healthcare
> provider's patient portal.
>
> Isn't that an easy way in for hackers or ransomware?
>
> What additional steps should we ask our health care providers to provide to
> endure they have in place any additional security they can implement to
> protect our health care info?
>
> Or is it about as safe as public wifi?
>
> It makes it convenient for Dr offices but at what risk to us patients?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Charles.
>
> Charlotte County Public Library
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