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FAQ
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Can anyone receive anonymously processed medical information from a certified business operator and utilize it?Both industry, academia and government can utilize it for research and development in the medical field in Japan. In this case, the user can apply to the certified business operator for the purpose and content of use, and receive anonymous processed medical information through the examination committee established by the certified business operator. Utilizers can use anonymously processed medical information based on a contract with a certified business operator.
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Do I need approval from the Institutional Review Board, etc. to utilize anonymously processed medical information?There is no need for the approval procedure of the Institutional Review Board, which is required by the users in the "Ethical Guidelines for Medical Research for Humans". In addition, when deciding whether or not to provide anonymously processed medical information, the certified business operator must examine the purpose of use of anonymously processed medical information by the committee it establishes.
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What kind of business is a certified business that conducts anonymous processing medical information creation business?It is a reliable business that is certified by the government based on the law. We are familiar with research and development in the medical field, anonymous processing of medical information, and information security.
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Is there any cost to receive and utilize anonymously processed medical information from an authorized business operator?Anonymous processing You will be charged for receiving medical information. For details, please consult with a certified business operator.
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Is it possible to provide anonymously processed medical information provided by an authorized business operator to a third party?It is necessary to obtain the permission of the certified business operator in advance based on the contract between the certified business operator and the user.
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What kind of system is the Next Generation Medical Infrastructure Law?Regarding anonymously processed medical information to contribute to research and development in the medical field in order to promote cutting-edge research and development related to health and medical care and creation of new industries, national responsibilities, formulation of basic policies, creation of anonymously processed medical information It is a law that stipulates the certification of persons who carry out business, medical information, etc. and the handling of anonymously processed medical information. When providing medical information, the person will be notified in advance.
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Do I need to be certified if I am in the business of handling personal information and anonymously processed information?What has been done properly under the existing system does not prevent it. You don't necessarily have to be certified.
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What kind of anonymously processed medical information can be provided and utilized by certified businesses?A wide variety of information including inspection results such as images and numerical values can be used on a large scale. It is also possible to use the same patient's information that spans multiple medical institutions by collating the information collected by the certified business operator from multiple medical institutions in advance and then performing anonymous processing.
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