In response to our story on a federal privacy "˜tiger' team recommending ways patients can be given "˜meaningful choice' in deciding whether to opt-in or opt-out of using electronic health record systems, Jeff Brandt from Portland, Ore., wrote:
Humans in general do not opt-in to anything. It just takes too much effort. Most people do not read what they are signing. I am CEO of a consulting business that deals with contracts on a daily basis. I have seen many companies that I engage sign binding contracts without reading them.
In response to our story on a federal privacy "˜tiger' team recommending ways patients can be given "˜meaningful choice' in deciding whether to opt-in or opt-out of using electronic health record systems, Jeff Brandt from Portland, Ore., wrote:
Comment for 'Tigers: provide 'meaningful choice' in consent decisions'
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Humans in general do not opt-in to anything. It just takes to much effort. Most people do not read what they are signing. I am CEO of a consulting business that deals with contracts on a daily basis. I have seen many companies that I engage sign binding contracts without reading them.
I participate in Oregon HIE meeting as a spectator. Oregon has chosen opt-out with conditions for our State's HIE policy. Which I personally believe will helps not hinder my healthcare.
I appreciate the discussion and hard work that the tiger team has done. They make some very good points about lose of control. I also,feel that this is a subject not to be decided on based on politics or even public opinion. Which in there position is very difficult.
An Opt-in only policy could reduce the real meaningful use of healthdata.
Just another public opinion,
