Guidance for using text, email, and video communication in practices devoted to reproductive medicine

The prevalence and ease of electronic communication, specifically email through patient portals associated with electronic medical records or via traditional enterprise email clients (e.g., Outlook) and video, have resulted in increased use for rapid communication between practitioners and their patients. Concerns regarding patient privacy and compliance with the regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act remain a barrier to routine incorporation of electronic communication into practice.
Source: Fertility and Sterility - Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Tags: ASRM pages Source Type: research