The use of smart devices in eHealth

ABSTRACT

Results from a field trial involving the use of USB iKeys as a secure access mechanism for remote access of patient medical records from a central server are reported. These are discussed within the context of eHealth generally, where technological considerations can easily be outweighed by concerns of patient privacy, security and confidentiality.

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