Two points:
"I can personally see where this has huge benefits. For example, if my Grandmother was in the hospital in critical condition, I would feel alot easier knowing I can check that she's OK anytime during the day by simply going to a web site. This frees up time for families with sick relatives and allows them to do such things as go to work to pay for the bills."
Firstly, part of life is visiting someone in hospital.. making the TIME to see them. Letting them know that you care. That's what they need the most. NOT a phone call that says " Hey, I checked you out on the Web today And you Look FINE and DANDY. Yep... well, we'll see you when you get out!"
Secondly,
"if the information was de-personalized and made available to the public, researchers and doctors could have access a wealth of data"
That would go against evrything that a Paitent- Doctor confidentiality agreement stands for.
Health care will only become more impersonal if we continue to act if that's ok by us
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Two points: "I can personally see where this has huge benefits. For example, if my Grandmother was in the hospital in critical condition, I would feel alot easier knowing I can check that she's OK anytime during the day by simply going to a web site. This frees up time for families with sick relatives and allows them to do such things as go to work to pay for the bills." Firstly, part of life is visiting someone in hospital.. making the TIME to see them. Letting them know that you care. That's what they need the most. NOT a phone call that says " Hey, I checked you out on the Web today And you Look FINE and DANDY. Yep... well, we'll see you when you get out!" Secondly, "if the information was de-personalized and made available to the public, researchers and doctors could have access a wealth of data" That would go against evrything that a Paitent- Doctor confidentiality agreement stands for. Health care will only become more impersonal if we continue to act if that's ok by us