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Tom Grier
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The March 2006 issue of Consumer Reports has a very good article on Doctor Records and the HIPA Laws. These laws may not be strong enough! The article is short but somewhat disturbing. TG

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lou
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Thanks, will look it up.

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nan
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Cave,

You can find it online:
www.consumerreports.com

Under Health...reproduction not permitted!

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vitch
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Could hackers change your medical information in your electronic file, possibly causing health problems or inappropriate medical responses? ie Low Blood sugar vs High Blood sugar.

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Worthless tests & labs, a dangerous vaccine, insurance companies refuse to pay, undertreatment the norm, all about money. MO.

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cmichaelo
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Originally posted by vitch:
Could hackers change your medical information in your electronic file, possibly causing health problems or inappropriate medical responses? ie Low Blood sugar vs High Blood sugar.

In principle, I supppose hackers could do that. However, it is highly unlikely to ever occur because 1) it's extraordinarily difficult to break into these kind of systems from the network and 2) it's just no fun for the hackers (i.e., the impact is so low it's not worth their effort, IMO.)

Just ask yourself this question: How often have hackers been able to get into banking systems and create havoc?

In fact, I don't recall a single incident.

Frankly, it's the last thing I'd worry about.

Michael

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I'm not an MD. The above is IMO and in my experience as well as from health related books.

I've had symptoms consistent with neurological Lyme disease since 1986. Was diagnosed with Lyme in 2004. Am feeling better now than ever before.

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