Epidemiology - Consent, confidentiality, and the Data Protection Act

被引:63
作者
Iversen, A
Liddell, K
Fear, N
Hotopf, M
Wessely, S
机构
[1] Kings Coll London, Inst Psychiat, Kings Ctr Mil Hlth Res, London WC2R 2LS, England
[2] Univ Cambridge, Fac Law, Cambridge, England
[3] Kings Coll London, Acad Ctr Def Mental Hlth, London WC2R 2LS, England
来源
BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL | 2006年 / 332卷 / 7534期
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10.1136/bmj.332.7534.165
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Overly strict interpretation of the law is hampering epidemiological research. Here, one research team shows why regulators and organisations holding data should adjust their approach.
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页码:165 / 169
页数:5
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