Searching Eyes: Privacy, the State, and Disease Surveillance in America
2008
Searching Eyes: Privacy, the State, and Disease Surveillance in America
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Gensheimer Kathleen F.
Primary Institution: Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Conclusion
The book discusses the tension between privacy rights and public health surveillance efforts in America.
Supporting Evidence
- The book illustrates the historical tension between privacy and public health surveillance.
- Public health officials often take the surveillance system for granted, while the public views it as an intrusion.
- The medical community has concerns about the impact of surveillance on the doctor-patient relationship.
Takeaway
This book talks about how keeping people healthy sometimes clashes with people's right to privacy.
Limitations
The book covers a wide range of topics without providing adequate background on specific diseases.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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