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Mr. Billingsley -
I read with interest your arguments in favour of CHC's. I think, however,
that there may be unintended consequences. In point #2, for instance, you
say the cards will give the HCW access to historical information necessary
to treat the patient. Cynic that I am, I see it as a way to perpetuate
misdiagnosis and sub-optimal care, much the way faulty references are
perpetuated in "research" papers. Point #4 brings me back to one of my
original arguments: lack of privacy. Having clerks transcribe the
information gives one more person access to someone's private affairs that
should not have access to them.
Janice Price
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA, USA
mailto:janice@seanet.com
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