Standard 6

Question 1

What is the new standard 6? What was removed?

Answer 1

Understand the importance of and maintain confidentiality

Removed “be able to”

Question 2

What are the two additional specific standards in standard 6

Answer 2

6.4 + 6.5

6.4- understand the need to ensure confidentiality is maintained in all situations in which service users rely on additional communication support(e.g. translators)
6.5-recognise that the concepts of confidentiality and informed consent extend to all mediums, including illustrative clinical records such as photography, video, audio recording, and digital platforms

Question 3

How does standard 6.1 been swapped?

Answer 3

Changed from “be aware of the limits of the concept of confidentiality” to “adhere to the professional duty of confidentiality and understand when disclosure may be required”

Question 4

How has standard 6.2 changed?

Answer 4

Adding “and data”

Reads “understand the principles of information and data governance and be aware of the safe and effective use of health, social care, and other relevant information”

Question 5

How has standard 6.3 changed?

Answer 5

Removed “appropriately” for “in a timely manner” and added “carers and/”

Reads “recognise and respond in a timely manner to situations where it is necessary to share information to safeguard service users, carers and/ or the wider public”