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HSC 1998/153: Using electronic patient records in hospitals legal requirements and good practice
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Document type:Health Service Circular
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:17 September 1998
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Series number:HSC 1998/153
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Pages:9
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Copyright holder:Crown
This guidance note provides a framework of good practice intended to support the use of electronic records, and sets out current legal and technical concerns and constraints. It also outlines action for organisations planning to increase reliance on electronic records.
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