Have the PhysioBank data been fully deidentified (anonymized), and may they be used without (further) IRB approval?
Yes. If you are planning to contribute data to PhysioNet, it is your responsibility to ensure that they have been fully deidentified before transmitting them to us. Please review our guidelines for contributors. Our software for deidentification of free text medical records may be helpful while preparing data to be contributed.
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