Records on smartcards [was: [LINK] Thoughts about health cards]

[marghanita at ramin.com.au]

Dassa wrote:

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>I've always had a problem with Doctors remaining in control of my medical
>history and some of them don't like it if you ask for it or even wish to see
>it.  Most times, they will only forward it to another Doctor.
>
>Why should the data be stored and controlled by others.  They only need it
>when there is an interaction.  Let the people be responsible for their own
>data.
>  
>
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The issue is that your relationship with your doctor is one of a client. Most businesses get a bit edgy about loosing their clients.

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Marghanita da Cruz
www.ramin.com.au