American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama.
Fertil Steril. 2021 May;115(5):1156-1158. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.01.046. Epub 2021 Apr 3.
The prevalence and ease of electronic communication, specifically email through patient portals associated with electronic medical records or via traditional enterprise email clients (e.g., Outlook) and video, have resulted in increased use for rapid communication between practitioners and their patients. Concerns regarding patient privacy and compliance with the regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) remain a barrier to routine incorporation of electronic communication into practice. Furthermore, capital investment, implementation, and maintenance costs may provide additional barriers. These long-standing concerns have been heightened and tested by the COVID-19 pandemic. Best-practice guidelines for the secure and safe use of electronic communication with reproductive care patients are provided.
电子通信的普及和便利性，特别是通过与电子病历相关的患者门户或通过传统的企业电子邮件客户端（例如 Outlook）以及视频进行电子邮件通信，已经导致从业者与其患者之间的快速通信使用增加。对于患者隐私的担忧以及对《健康保险流通与责任法案》（HIPAA）法规的遵守仍然是将电子通信常规纳入实践的障碍。此外，资本投资、实施和维护成本可能会带来额外的障碍。这些长期存在的问题因 COVID-19 大流行而加剧并受到考验。提供了生殖保健患者安全使用电子通信的最佳实践指南。
