What is the leading priority for national preparedness?
The HIMSS National Preparedness and Response Task Force is seeking members’ perspectives on key issues involving bioterrorism preparedness to effectively lead initiatives in this area. To share your ideas on this topic, complete a short Web-based survey found at www.rand.org/scitech/stpi/HIMSS/survey.html. Contact Jennifer Horowitz at jhorowitz@himss.org with questions or for further information. Back to Top 6. Physicians still reluctant to e-mail patients, article finds Many physicians are reluctant to take the “next step in virtual doctoring” by communicating electronically with patients, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Many physicians fear that using e-mail for medical care could expose them to more malpractice suits, violate HIPAA privacy regulations and alter the patient-physician relationship, the June 3 story reports. However, Daniel Sands, MD, believes many of these fears are unfounded, saying in the article that e-mail leaves a trail of evidence and i
