patient privacy

How is Patient Privacy Protected in Epidemiological Research?

Several methods are employed to protect patient privacy in epidemiological research:
Informed Consent: Participants are informed about the study's purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits, and they voluntarily agree to participate.
Data Anonymization: Removing personally identifiable information (PII) from data sets to prevent the identification of individuals.
Data Encryption: Using encryption technologies to protect data during storage and transmission.
Access Controls: Limiting access to data to authorized personnel only.

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