Medical Confidentiality

Question 1

What are the 4 domains of good medical practice

Answer 1

Knowledge, skills and performance
Safety and quality
Communication, partnership and teamwork
Maintaining trust

Question 2

Give 5 statements stated in domain 4 (Maintaining trust)

Answer 2

Show respect for patients.
Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity.
Treat patients politely and considerately.
Respect patients’ right to confidentiality.
Treat patients and colleagues fairly and without discrimination.

Question 3

What may a patient do if they believe that their doctor is not confidential

Answer 3

Patients may avoid seeking medical help, or may under-report symptoms, if they think their personal information will be disclosed by doctors without consent, or without the chance to have some control over the timing or amount of information shared.