Disposal of Paper Records Containing Personal Information in Hospitals

JAMA. 2018 Mar 20;319(11):1162-1163. doi: 10.1001/jama.2017.21533.

Abstract

This study assessed the presence, amount, and sensitivity of personally identifiable information and personal health information found in hospital recycling bins in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Confidentiality*
  • Hospital Records*
  • Hospitals, Teaching
  • Medical Records*
  • Ontario
  • Paper
  • Refuse Disposal*

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