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Three Research Essays On Propensity To Disclose Medical Information Through Formal And Social Information Technologies, Wachiraporn Arunothong
Three Research Essays On Propensity To Disclose Medical Information Through Formal And Social Information Technologies, Wachiraporn Arunothong
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Abstract
This dissertation, which is comprised of three essays, examined disclosure propensity of healthcare providers from the US and Thailand and disclosure of personal health problems of healthcare consumers in social media context.
Essay 1: A Deterrence Approach in Medical Data Misuse among Healthcare Providers
Information and communication technology (ICT) have long been available for use in health care. With the potential to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care, the diffusion of these technologies has steadily increased in the health care industry. With the adoption of electronic health records, personal electronics devices, internet connections and social network …