confidentiality Flashcards
1
Q
what is the only exception to confidentiality ?
A
medical certificate of cause of death
2
Q
what do the general data protection regulations say about data handling ?
A
be processed lawfully, fairly and transparently
processed for specific, explicit and legit purporse
be adequate, relevent and limited to what is necessary
be accurate and up to date
most not be kept longer than neeeded
be secure
3
Q
what are the 8 principles to data handling ?
A
use minimum necessary manage and protect info aware of responsibilities comply with the law share relevant info for direct care ask for consent tell patients support patient access
4
Q
what situations can confidentiality be breached ?
A
with patients consent other doctors in pt interest in doctors defence statutory requirements directed by court of law protection of others in public interest child abuse
