Confidentiality

Question 1

What is the Hippocratic oath?

Answer 1

An oath stating that obligations and proper conduct of doctors is taken.

Question 2

Consequences of breaching patient confidentiality.

Answer 2

Breakdown of dentist patient relationship
Lack of confidence and trust in other dentists
Failure by patient to seek future dental treatment or to be honest in response to questions about their health
Disciplinary action by GDC
Regulatory action by NHS or Care Quality Commission
Prosecution by criminal prosecution including by information commissioner (data protection)
Civil action

Question 3

GDC principle 4

Answer 3

To maintain and protect patients information

Question 4

What are the Caldecott principles?

Answer 4

Justify the purpose of using confidential information
Only use it when absolutely necessary
Use the minimum that is required
Access should be on a strict need to know basis
Everyone must understand their responsibilities
Understand and comply with the law