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Pandemics, privacy, and public health research.
Bernier, Alexander; Knoppers, Bartha Maria.
  • Bernier A; Centre of Genomics and Policy, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, 740, Avenue Dr. Penfield, Suite 5200, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 0G1, Canada. alexander.bernier@mail.mcgill.ca.
  • Knoppers BM; Centre of Genomics and Policy, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, 740, Avenue Dr. Penfield, Suite 5200, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 0G1, Canada.
Can J Public Health ; 111(4): 454-457, 2020 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1389875
ABSTRACT
Sharing data expediently for pandemic response purposes exposes healthcare providers in Canada to significant regulatory uncertainty. Duplicative and contradictory ethical and legal duties flowing from overlapping sources can stifle flows of medical data among clinicians, researchers, and institutions. Authorities should support caregivers and accelerate research by providing clear guidance to the health sector. Institutions should foster robust data stewardship and standardize their practices to those recognized among the international health informatics community. Reform is critical to ensuring Canadian healthcare providers can deliver efficient health responses that are integrated with dispersed and disparate national and international approaches.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Public Health / Coronavirus Infections / Privacy / Biomedical Research / Pandemics Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Can J Public Health Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S41997-020-00368-5

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Public Health / Coronavirus Infections / Privacy / Biomedical Research / Pandemics Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Can J Public Health Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S41997-020-00368-5