National surveys show that up to half of nurses feel uneasy about having their full name appear in medical records. Further, nearly one-third fear that they or their families might be approached or harassed during their free time [1, 2].
To address these concerns, the government has proposed new rules to provide healthcare personnel with better opportunities to conceal their names in medical records and log information on platforms such as sundhed.dk, protecting them from patients and citizens who have harassed or threatened them. As a result, these specific patients will not be able to see the names of their healthcare personnel when accessing their personal health information about medications, vaccinations, or appointments [2].
The measure aims to offer better protection against violence, threats, and harassment of healthcare personnel. The proposed new rules, currently in public consultation, will mean that healthcare personnel’s names can be hidden for 90 days, with the possibility of an extension [2].