17 Dec
2003
17 Dec
'03
11:17 p.m.
At 15:53 5/31/96, David Wagner wrote:
How about a simple non-technical solution? Each patient picks a random pseudonym; the database is keyed off that pseudonym, and the person's True Name(tm) never appears in the database. Patients should remember their pseudonym (or write it down); then they can add information to the database.
In medical research, third party audit, i.e., the Department of Health and Human Services, is often required. A simple pseudonym picked by the patient won't do. Disclaimer: My opinions are my own, not those of my employer. -- Lucky Green <mailto:shamrock@netcom.com> PGP encrypted mail preferred.