confidentiality Flashcards
1
Q
What is confidentiality
A
Private information given to the nurse for only a health care setting, not to be shared
2
Q
What legislation is in place?
A
confidentiality is covered by- HPCA PRIVACY ACT HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONERS ACT CODE OF RIGHTS
3
Q
What is disclosure?
A
Refers to sharing of confidential information, can only share if patient has given consent
4
Q
What would make a nurse in breach of confidentiality?
A
sharing pics, txting facebooking social networking of patients information
