Confidentiality

Question 1

what is confidentiality

Answer 1

state of being secret or private

Question 2

what is patient condidentiality

Answer 2

principle of dental ethics that all information that passes a patient and dental professional is secret

Question 3

what information is considered confidential

Answer 3

information that if disclosed could place them at risk of criminal or civil liabilty or be damaging to financially, emplyability or reputation

Question 4

can you breach confidentialty

Answer 4

with the patients consent

Question 5

when can you breach confidentiality

Answer 5

aid in identificaiton
any officer of NHS board
iddentificaiton of missing/ deceased

Question 6

when can you brach confidentiality in public interest

Answer 6

where a patinet puts their health and safety at serious risk or if would help prevent or detect a serious crime
public health issues
child protection

Question 7

points to notes if have to release information

Answer 7

patient consent if possible - ideally in writing
releaser minimal information
be prepared to justify actions
seek advice if in doubt