1. Court orders 2. Statutory requirements (Misuse of Drugs, Road Traffic Act, Criminal Evidence Act, Terrorism Prevention etc) 3. Serious communicable diseases (e.g. HIV, TB) 4. Child abuse 5. Risk of serious harm to others 6. When a patient is not fit to drive / work

Confidentiality Flashcards by Elin Griffiths

Exceptions

Court orders
Statutory requirements (Misuse of Drugs, Road Traffic Act, Criminal Evidence Act, Terrorism Prevention etc)
Serious communicable diseases (e.g. HIV, TB)
Child abuse
Risk of serious harm to others
When a patient is not fit to drive / work

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