In a recent trial for a research study, nearly half of patients with access to and control over their electronic medical record (EMR) chose to withhold clinically sensitive information.
Researchers, led by a team from Clemson University, examined the impact of patient-controlled access to the EMR. The Clemson team interviewed patients on their privacy and sharing preferences. From those interviews, they designed an interface that allowed patients to control how and to whom their medical data was shared.
