Citation :

Omar Ahmed A. W, Hamsa Elamin, 2026. "A Multidisciplinary Study Combining Medical Informatics, Law, and Ethical Philosophy in Managing Patient Data Privacy." International Journal of Community Empowerment & Society Administration [IJCESA]  Volume 3, Issue 2: 14-26.

Abstract :

The patient information in the current digital health-care system is becoming more and more electronic with data transfer in systems rather than on paper. Electronic health record, hospital information system and artificial intelligence tools are integrated technologies that help improve efficiency of healthcare delivery and treatment decision making. But these innovations also pose significant challenges concerning the privacy, security and ethical ownership of patient data. By accessing sensitive medical information, healthcare organizations and the data providers that make it available to them are facing a significant challenge to keep their medical data secure. To address these issues, a multidisciplinary approach incorporating medical informatics, legal frameworks and ethical philosophy is required. They study medical informatics, or how information technology can be used to gather and process healthcare data. It not only assists medical practitioners in efficiently diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients but also exposes them to unauthorized access calls, data breaches, and misuse of personal information. In addition, legal systems in various nations have established legislation that safeguards patient information through privacy regulations, data security frameworks, and digital security policies. These laws help ensure that healthcare organizations treat patient data with respect and keep it secure. Ethics is also important in guiding the use of medical information. Ethical guidelines, including respect for patient autonomy, confidentiality, justice and beneficence appropriate the exercise of responsibilities to the privacy of patients by health care professionals and policymakers when using data. These principles help to ensure that technological advancements do not override human rights and patient dignity.

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Keywords :

Patient Data Privacy, Medical Informatics, Healthcare Data Protection, Digital Health Ethics, Health Information Law, Data Security in Healthcare