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> The articles usually start with a case description followed by “learning points” that include statistics, clinical observations and data from CPSP. I can see
by helsinkiandrew 8mo ago
> The articles usually start with a case description followed by “learning points” that include statistics, clinical observations and data from CPSP.
I can see the reason where fictional cases could be used here as teaching aid - based on real cases/ilnesses but simplified to make the learning points succinctly, but surely if the cases are being cited elsewhere someone should have raised the issue earlier?
- SiempreViernes 8mo agoSince it was for teaching I expect the case studies were always showing typical features of real cases, so there's nothing in the case vignette itself to give it away unless the author picks a funny name or something like that. Rather it would be the entire form of these short highlight articles that would make you keep searching for a proper citation, unless you're lazy or pressed for time.
- ultropolis 8mo agoWouldn't citing actual cases be a HIPAA violation? I can see why they would invent example cases, based on real ones, especially if they are fairly pedestrian cases. I mean. Except if your pedestrian example does not reflect reality, then that is bad.
- reenorap 8mo agoHIPAA is American, not Canadian.
- fc417fc802 8mo agoIt's a privacy violation to reveal information that identifies the patient. It is not a violation (and is extremely common) to recount details without noting names, places, or even dates. Unless you already have access to a database of records you won't be able to track it down. It's even common during talks to display diagnostic images that have had any identifying marks redacted.