Abstract
This article presents the Israeli experience with merging different computerized files using a unique identifier. The advantages and disadvantages of this identifer are examined. Four types of problems are identified and some examples of use of an I.D. number as identifier are given. The desirability of merging files and confidentiality issues are also discussed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 63-74 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Computers in Human Services |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 20 Dec 1986 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Confidentiality
- Data bases
- Identifier
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)