What are the risks in giving out patient information over my cellular phone?
Cellular phones raise the same issues as phone advice in general, plus a few based on their technology. The security issues, such as inappropriate eavesdropping, combined with models that include message storage and retrieval that can potentially be accessed by outsiders, should limit the use of these phones for relaying patient information. If patient information is to be discussed, consider acquiring the type of phone that includes a scrambling device.
