Pragmatic aspects of protecting patient health information

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While the HITECH Act primarily deals with the legal and pragmatic aspects of protecting patient health information (PHI), the discourse on ethical matters in informatics explores the moral quandaries surrounding unauthorized access and acknowledgment of confidential health data. Both subjects underscore the vital significance of protecting patient data in the digital era of healthcare, although from distinct viewpoints - one from a lawful and logical standpoint and the other from an ethical and decision-making perspective.

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