Corpus Hahnemannicumproven and unproven in medicine

An independent reference on evidence-based medicine and the history of medical doctrines. Not a medical organisation, sells no products and does not replace a doctor's advice; in a life-threatening emergency call your local emergency number (in Russia 103 or 112).

Open access

Restricted access? Everything here is open

You have arrived at an address that once served as a service page of the previous website on this domain. The current reference has no locked sections, user accounts or paid content: everything published here is open to everyone. And since we are talking about access, this page explains how to avoid giving away unnecessary access to your own medical data.

This reference has nothing to hide from you, but you should guard anything that concerns your health. Test results are not something to share with strangers.

— Editor's note

Where this address came from

Archive · service page

The address /restricted-access/ belonged to the previous website that ran on this domain. Judging by the name, it was a service page about access restrictions; we have no record of its content.

The current reference is not connected with the previous site. It has no registration, subscriptions or paid access, and links to this address now lead to an open reference page.

What counts as medical data

Health information includes diagnoses, test and examination results, discharge summaries, prescriptions and even the fact that you have seen a particular doctor. It is especially sensitive: a leak can cause inconvenience and sometimes real harm.

For details of how the law protects such data, check official sources and ask the healthcare provider you are registered with. Below are some general everyday rules.

How to protect your health data

  • Do not post test results or medical records in open chats, groups or comments
  • Before sending a photo of a document, cover your name, insurance number and other personal details
  • Be wary of websites that promise a "free online diagnosis" in exchange for a questionnaire or photo
  • Do not enter health information on pages that pose as a clinic but give no clear company details
  • Use your healthcare provider's patient portal and never share its password with anyone

Sources

  • WHO — information for patients
  • Cochrane Library

This page reflects the state of knowledge on the date it was prepared. Scientific assessments and official guidance are revised as new research appears, so make decisions about your health together with your doctor.