Hackers obtained sensitive data from Slavia insurance, including health documents
Hackers gained access to sensitive information from Slavia insurance, compromising patient health documents.
Public health patient demands apology after private health info given to media
A public health patient has demanded an apology from South Australia's health minister after her private medical information was shared with journalists without her consent.
Patient information not to be used as 'political tool', peak doctors body says
The Australian Medical Association has warned against using patient information for political purposes following a mistake by Health Minister Chris Picton during the state election campaign.
The Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman says there were deficiencies in monitoring the use of patient data
A Finnish Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman reported deficiencies in how the North Ostrobothnia welfare region monitored the use of patient data, following allegations that employees accessed patient information without proper justification.
Leak of patient information expands to 130,000 due to cyberattack on Nippon Medical University Musashikosugi Hospital
A cyberattack on Nippon Medical University Musashikosugi Hospital has resulted in the leakage of personal information affecting up to 130,000 individuals.
"I actually trust ChatGPT more than doctors," said the patient
A patient expressed her trust in AI over doctors, stating that she found AI-generated information more comprehensive and accessible than traditional consultations.
The welfare area sells its patient information system Esko, chosen as the best in Finland
The North Ostrobothnia welfare area has initiated a tender for the sale of its majority stake in Esko Systems, a top-rated patient information system.
HS: Data Privacy Scandal at Oulu University Hospital – Over 50 Employees Spied on Patient Data
Over 50 employees at Oulu University Hospital are implicated in a data privacy scandal for accessing a patient's information without legitimate reasons, prompting legal investigations.
HS: Over 50 healthcare professionals charged in Oulu – spied on their colleague's information
More than 50 healthcare professionals in Oulu, including 20 doctors, have been charged with data protection violations for improperly accessing patient information.
Joint Replacement Surgery: How It Is Compensated and What Patients Need to Know
The State Patient Fund in Lithuania outlines the reimbursement procedures for joint replacement surgeries and important information for patients regarding the process.
Gratitude from Officials to Those Who Helped Uncover the Circumstances of a Tragic Accident
After a tragic traffic accident claimed the life of a patient being transported by ambulance, officials express gratitude to citizens who provided crucial information for the investigation.
Authorities publicly thank witnesses for their investigation into the tragic accident involving medical personnel and the death of a patient
Authorities in Vilnius are expressing gratitude to the public for information that assisted in the investigation of a fatal accident involving an ambulance and a private vehicle.
Three employees accessed patient information without permission in the Kymenlaakso welfare area – cases within six months
In the Kymenlaakso welfare area, three employees have been caught accessing patient information without authorization in the past six months, with the latest incident involving over 40 individuals.
Leak of Personal Information for 10,000 Patients: Cyber Attack on Nippon Medical School Musashi Kosugi Hospital
A cyberattack at Nippon Medical School Musashi Kosugi Hospital has led to the leak of personal information for approximately 10,000 patients.
Kymenlaakso Welfare Area Employee Illegally Accessed Data of Over 40 People – the Third Case in Six Months
An employee of the Kymenlaakso welfare area illegally accessed the information of 44 individuals in a patient data system, marking the third such incident in six months.
Statins: Cholesterol Reducer is Safer Than the Label Claims
A new meta-analysis finds that statins, widely used to lower cholesterol, may pose fewer side effects than previously indicated in their patient information leaflets.
66 side-effect update for anyone on Atorvastatin, Simvastatin, or Rosuvastatin
A new study from the University of Oxford suggests that most side-effects associated with statins are not caused by the medications, prompting a call for updates to patient information leaflets.
Nurse in Kalmar gossiped about patient for a date - fined
A nurse in Kalmar has been fined for disclosing patient information to someone they were dating, who is related to the patient.
In the South, there was a clash with Apotti, in the North, a functional system was developed - now users fear its destruction
Users of the award-winning Esko patient information system in Northern Finland are worried about its potential dismantling following a strategic decision made by the region's health authority.