Ethics and Globalization of Health Care, and Electronic Medical Records Versus Personal Health Records

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Ethics and Globalization of Health Care, and Electronic Medical Records Versus Personal Health Records

Question Description

Management in Healthcare Wk 10 Discussion

“Ethics and Globalization of Health Care, and Electronic Medical Records Versus Personal Health Records”

Please respond to the following:

  • From the e-Activity, examine the primary reasons why medical tourism is becoming popular among Americans, and determine whether or not the health care industry should encourage this consumer behavior. Give at least two (2) specific examples associated with such patient medical consumerism behaviors.
    • e-Activity: Use the Internet to research the popular treatments in medical tourism that Americans seek today. Review popular destinations for these treatments and the prevailing motives behind medical tourism. Be prepared to discuss.
  • Compare and contrast electronic medical records with personal health records. Justify the ethical responsibility of keeping patient medical and personal health records confidential. Provide a rationale for your response.