Patient education on safety and privacy

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Patient Rights
• Data Privacy

Background:

• Patient privacy rights are often compromised in healthcare due to unprotected data sharing.
• Patients lack access to their own medical records despite having the right to view them.

Purpose of the Study:

• To address the critical need for patient education regarding their rights and duties in health data privacy and safety.
• To propose educational strategies for patients based on Slovenian legislation and medical staff guidelines.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of existing Slovenian legislation on personal data protection.
• Review of guidelines for medical staff concerning patient data.
• Development of educational recommendations for patients.

Main Results:

• Identified gaps in patient awareness regarding health data privacy.
• Highlighted the disparity in data access between patients and healthcare personnel.
• Proposed a framework for patient education on data safety and privacy rights.

Conclusions:

• Patient education is paramount for safeguarding health information and upholding privacy rights.
• Empowering patients with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities can enhance data security.
• Slovenian legislation provides a basis for developing effective patient privacy education programs.