Introduction: The basis of the patient's right is the right to privacy, and it is reasonably expected that the confidentiality of patient's personal data, is consistently safeguarded by all those who work in health care and all who care for the patient's well-being and who according to the law are obliged to protect the patient’s personal information. Purpose: In the master's research project, we asked the question, to what extent is the protection of personal data that can be seen on eReferral, also visible to persons who, according to the law, cannot have access to the patient's personal data. We were wondering, whether patients recognize violations when using eReferral service. The purpose of the master's thesis is to protect the patient's privacy and to preserve the security of the personal data that we have been entrusted with. Methods: We used stratified sample in the preparation of the research work. The study included patients of the Endocrinology Clinic at the Polyclinic in Ljubljana. The age group was selected randomly. According to the research population, data were collected using a qualitative descriptive method and a study of domestic and foreign literature. A survey technique was used to collect data and determine the existing condition, which was performed on a sample of 100 randomly selected endocrinologic patients. The questionnaire contained 21 survey questions. Resolving the questionnaire was voluntary and anonymous. Results: Survey involved 100 participants of which 68 (68%) were women and 32 (32%) were men, representing 100% participation. With the hi-square test we tested research questions and hypotheses. We conclude that the participants recognize personal data, but statistically, we can´t conclude that personal data on eReferral are safe enough. According to the opinion of the participants, eHealth will not improve the efficiency of health services but agree that e-portal procurement will ease the administrative work of healthcare personnel. Informatization of the health system can statistically mean more abuse of data. Most respondents think that eHealth is not equally accessible to all patients. Discussion: Use of modern information paths brings progress in healthcare and at the same time presents problems in protecting patient's personal data. By using the eHealth portal, it is easier to access a health service, such as eReferral. Increased awareness of people can mean significant health improvement and a better life.
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