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.
