Information security awareness of medical practitioners
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publisher
CISSE
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Computer and Information Science / Centre for Security Research
RAS ID
2982
Abstract
Studies have shown deficiency in awareness by medical practitioners of the logistical security issues related to patient data in the electroniC environment. The various profossional associations provide guidance in the form of checklists, but none provide an awareness curriculum Whilst the subject of security is covered in qualifications such as Medical Informatics post-graduate awards, most general practitioners do not possess such qualifications. Therefore, to ensure that practitioners, who are the owners of the personal patient data they collect, are fully informed of the issues, risks and protection available, education is required. In Australia, with the current implementation on a national electronic medical records scheme, practitioners need to be more aware and assume direct responsibility for the security of their patient data. This paper proposes a framework for medical practitioners to increase the awareness and knowledge on information security in the medical environment
Comments
Williams, P. (2005). Information security awareness of medical practitioners Developing Partnerships: Proceedings of the First Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education - Asia Pacific (CISSE-AP) (pp.32-41) Mawson Lakes, Adelaide. Conference website available here.