Overview
CytoBase for Clinicians is an easy to use and secure
web-based service for practitioners to access, with the permission of their
patients, cervical cytology results in real time. The purpose and benefit
of the system is to make these data available for patient management. CytoBase
itself is an electronic medical record of over 80% of screening cervical cytology
reports processed in Ontario.
CytoBase for Clinicians is provided under the aegis of INSCYTE Corporation
– a non-profit partnership of medical laboratories and Cancer Care Ontario.
How It Works
CytoBase for Clinicians is accessed through the Microsoft
Explorer (version 5 or higher) web browser. In addition to the browser, the
user requires only a personal computer and an Internet connection.
Prior to accessing data, the patient’s consent must be obtained. After
logging in through the INSCYTE web site front page, the patient must be uniquely
identified on the system and then the cytology history may be obtained. The
system first displays a summary of all results on file for that individual
and then allows each report to be viewed in full.
Tutorial
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Security and Confidentiality
The protection of the privacy of patient information is of the utmost importance
and is effected by both policy and technology.
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Users must be registered with INSCYTE Corporation and are required to have
an account and a personal identifier in order to use the service.
All data are encrypted during transmission. Patients must be uniquely identified
and the system will not permit browsing. The fact that patient consent has
been obtained for data access must be explicitly indicated. All interaction
with the system is logged and audited.
User Registration
Only registered users have access to CytoBase for Clinicians.
The registration process commences with an application to INSCYTE Corporation
and includes a verification of credentials and a formal approval process.
Clinicians and their authorized staff are eligible to apply for user status.
Registration is renewable, generally on an annual basis. Registration forms
are available from INSCYTE Corporation.
