decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2005 Issue 10 (October)
Rx, allergy histories available for hurricane Katrina evacuees
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Article Overview
This article explains a post-Hurricane Katrina online patient-history resource for physicians caring for evacuees. It covers who can access the system, what kinds of prescription and allergy information may be available, and the general privacy and monitoring limits attached to use of the service. The piece is relevant to physicians, office staff, and health information professionals interested in emergency patient record access and data-sharing safeguards.
Why This Topic Matters
Displaced patients often arrive without complete medical histories, so access to limited prior medication and allergy information can support continuity of care. The article also highlights how emergency health data access is balanced against privacy protections and controlled system use.
What You Will Learn
- What the online KatrinaHealth.org resource is intended to provide
- Who may access the system and how access is validated
- What broad categories of patient information may appear in the record
- What kinds of information are restricted from view
- How use of the system is monitored and limited
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical office staff
- Health information management professionals
- Emergency care providers
- Care coordinators
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