Enormous problems following the regions' new journal system
Nine regions in Sweden have implemented a new record-keeping system that has caused significant issues within healthcare.
Doctor Marija on the patient record system Cosmic: "I feel that the system is not finished"
Doctor Marija Kramar expresses criticism regarding the Cosmic patient record system used in Västernorrland, stating it is inefficient and lacks essential functions.
The defibrillator case: Most patients in the clinical study had their medical records falsified
A recent investigation revealed that a significant number of patients involved in a clinical study regarding defibrillators had their medical records tampered with, raising concerns about the integrity of the study.
Confidential health records from UK BioBank project exposed online
A Guardian investigation reveals that sensitive health data from the UK Biobank has been exposed online multiple times, raising privacy concerns regarding patient records.
Nurse at USÖ charged with data intrusion - admits to crime
A nurse at USÖ has been charged with unauthorized access to patient records and has admitted to committing the crime by illegally accessing the journals of 19 individuals over a period of time.
Police Suspect a Doctor and a Psychologist of Unauthorized Accessing of Patient Data in the Central Finland Welfare Area
Authorities in Central Finland are investigating a doctor and a psychologist for unauthorized access to patient records affecting around 60 individuals.
Want stricter control of surgeons
Health authorities in Norway are considering legal changes that would allow them to request police records from foreign doctors seeking employment.
Expert warns of security risks in medical records system
An expert raises concerns over security risks in Sweden's medical record system, which is managed by a company linked to undemocratic regimes in the Arabian Peninsula.
After tragedy, Lapu Lapu victims were victims of ‘snooping’ at hospitals: report
A report reveals that health-care workers accessed medical records of Lapu Lapu tragedy victims without authorization, leading to a significant breach of privacy.
Health: According to family doctors, the electronic patient record is only partially suitable for practice
Family doctors in Germany criticize the effectiveness of the newly introduced electronic patient records, citing practical challenges and low usage among patients.