The IMIA Code of Ethics for Health Information Professionals

The planning, development and delivery of modern health care relies on the collection of data about patients, diseases and conditions which are then processed into health information that is suitable for clinical as well as administrative decision making. Health data are also integral to health related research, and the use of health related data inclusive of consumer data is an essential component of the planning, implementation and maintenance of health care delivery both in the public and the private sector. Finally, these data make possible the development and integration of policies, guidelines and advisories which further the health of the world as a global community