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CardJoe · 22nd Feb 2008, 07:41

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/02...ical_records/1

Google has announced a trial of a new service allowing patients to upload and store their entire medical history on-line.

sub routine · 22nd Feb 2008, 08:19

What??? I could maybe undertand 3rd party data storage but the fact that it will be google seems a bit wierd.

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Third party information brokers – including Google – are not subject to HIPPA, so anyone signing up to the service could feasibly be putting their information at risk of undisclosed copying, distribution, and use for marketing purposes.

johnnyboy700 · 22nd Feb 2008, 08:21

Yep, I can just see some smart arse hacking this database and using the info to trigger spam ads. I can see it now, Impotence problems, get cheap Viagra here.

sotu1 · 22nd Feb 2008, 08:39

yeh, sounds like they've pushed it a bit far....seems mostly innocent I'm sure, but there's gotta be a flaw somewhere along the line. Having said that, if we don't want to use it, then we don't have to sign up for it right?

also, how does google know that we've specifically said that we've agreed that they can have access to our info?

will. · 22nd Feb 2008, 10:23

in ten years time they will be asking us to upload our DNA and make it open source.

Dracyr · 22nd Feb 2008, 11:56

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in ten years time they will be asking us to upload our DNA and make it open source.

that made me laugh

Kipman725 · 22nd Feb 2008, 16:11

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Originally Posted by will.

in ten years time they will be asking us to upload our DNA and make it open source.

that would be awsome

cpemma · 22nd Feb 2008, 17:32

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in ten years time they will be asking us to upload our DNA and make it open source.

We are the Google, all your bases belong to us, we will assimulate you...

Nexxo · 22nd Feb 2008, 17:40

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/02...ical_records/1

Google has announced a trial of a new service allowing patients to upload and store their entire medical history on-line.

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Originally Posted by sub routine

What??? I could maybe undertand 3rd party data storage but the fact that it will be google seems a bit wierd.

They can't do a worse job of it than the NHS/government's attempts at putting patient records on-line. This one may actually work...

DXR_13KE · 22nd Feb 2008, 23:26

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Originally Posted by Nexxo

They can't do a worse job of it than the NHS/government's attempts at putting patient records on-line. This one may actually work...

at least they are more organized....

The_Beast · 23rd Feb 2008, 01:25

Do they want a rectal exam via a web cam too???

How about our SS number???

Cadillac Ferd · 23rd Feb 2008, 09:33

Am I the only person who doesn't trust Google? Just because they say they will 'do no evil' doesn't mean that we should believe them!

Highland3r · 23rd Feb 2008, 12:00

Not sure about this idea... The idea that my medical records are available online, secured only by a password which I use to read my email is a bit worrying!

Don't forget, this is probably a MUCH simpler implementation than the NPFiT project to bring IT into the NHS.

Fishlock · 23rd Feb 2008, 12:18

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Originally Posted by Highland3r

Not sure about this idea... The idea that my medical records are available online, secured only by a password which I use to read my email is a bit worrying!

So what about online banking?

Highland3r · 23rd Feb 2008, 12:23

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So what about online banking?

That's "only money" fine people can clear you out, but they can do the same with your card and pin too.

Medical records contain much more personal information, which can be abused by and are of use to MANY MANY more people.

Fishlock · 23rd Feb 2008, 12:36

Sorry there was much more to my post than that, but the works PC crashed!

I do disagree with having medical records kept online, because no matter how secure someone thinks it may be, it can still be accessed. All day long I work with peoples medical records and have training in data confidentiality etc etc, and I think it should always stay in the hospital, not on the internet.

adamsmith06 · 2nd Aug 2008, 12:44

Google Health is being previewed at the company booth and gives a glimpse of what consumers participating in a trial in Cleveland will experience--a clean and simple interface where people can get to their health information in one place, share it with others, and search for information and care providers. Google Health will be available for anyone with a Google account. Consumers using the site will be able to create a customized profile of their health, and share that with doctors and family members, as well as eventually important medical records from hospitals, doctors' offices, and pharmacies. The site is integrated with Google Maps and Gmail to enable people to search for health care providers, see their locations on a map, and save the contact information in Gmail. Thanks for google..

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Highland3r I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 7,156	Not sure about this idea... The idea that my medical records are available online, secured only by a password which I use to read my email is a bit worrying! Don't forget, this is probably a MUCH simpler implementation than the NPFiT project to bring IT into the NHS. __________________ Prawn or not...?

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johnnyboy700 Hypermodder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 783	Yep, I can just see some smart arse hacking this database and using the info to trigger spam ads. I can see it now, Impotence problems, get cheap Viagra here.

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Fishlock Let the beat build... Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kent, England Posts: 372	Sorry there was much more to my post than that, but the works PC crashed! I do disagree with having medical records kept online, because no matter how secure someone thinks it may be, it can still be accessed. All day long I work with peoples medical records and have training in data confidentiality etc etc, and I think it should always stay in the hospital, not on the internet. __________________ M2N-SLi deluxe :: AMD X2 6000+ @3.2ghz :: Corsair XMS2 4GB :: Asus EN8800GT :: Corsair hx520w :: 150GB Raptor :: 500GB Samsung Samsung 226bw :: Logitech G11 :: DeathAdder + Steelseries :: Antec P182se :: Logitech X-540

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adamsmith06 What's a Dremel? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	Google Health is being previewed at the company booth and gives a glimpse of what consumers participating in a trial in Cleveland will experience--a clean and simple interface where people can get to their health information in one place, share it with others, and search for information and care providers. Google Health will be available for anyone with a Google account. Consumers using the site will be able to create a customized profile of their health, and share that with doctors and family members, as well as eventually important medical records from hospitals, doctors' offices, and pharmacies. The site is integrated with Google Maps and Gmail to enable people to search for health care providers, see their locations on a map, and save the contact information in Gmail. Thanks for google..