the professional Flashcards
What must pharmacists do to protect information
protect the confidentiality and security of information
emsure information is accurate and kept up-to-date
Prevent accidental disclosure of confidential information
Ensure everyone knows their responsibility to maintain confidentiality
Raise concerned if they find that the security of personal information is not appropriate
Continue to protect a persons confidentiality after they have died
Store hardcopy and electronic documents securely for no longer than it is necessary for the purposes which the personal data are processed
what must pharmacists not to do when protecting information
Leave confidential information where it may be seen or accessed
Access confidential information on less as part of providing care
Discuss information that can identify people receiving care in the discussions can be ever heard or seen by others not involved in the care
Disclose information on any website, internets, chat, forums, or social media that could identify a person
what should a pharmacist do before disclosing information without the consent of a person receiving care
they must be sure that they have the right or duty to disclose without consent
See clarification from the person, requesting it if unsure
Request written confirmation, if appropriate
If still unsure seek legal or professional advice
When can a pharmacist disclose information without consent?
disclosures made in the public interest
A pharmacy professional may disclose confidential information when they consider it to be in the public interest to do so, for example, if the information is required to prevent:
Serious crime
Serious harm to a person receiving care
Serious harm to a third-party
Serious risk to public health
What are the three features for consent to be valid?
The person must have capacity
The consent must be voluntary
The person must have sufficient information
What are the two types of consent?
implicit and explicit
What are some examples of people who may lack capacity?
someone with dementia
Someone with a severe learning disability
Someone that has had a brain injury
Someone with a mental health illness
Someone who is unconscious
What is the mental capacity out of 2005 for capacity?
MCA sets out a 2 stage test of capacity
does the person have an impairment of the mind of brain, whether as a result of illness, or external factors, such as alcohol or drug use?
Does the impairment mean the person is unable to make a specific decision when they need to?
what does MCA state about a person that is unable to make a decision
they cannot understand the information relevant to the decision
They cannot retain this information
they cannot weigh up that information as part of the process of making a decision
What age are you entitled to your own consent?
People, age 16, and 17, are entitled to consent to that and treatment, but this can be overruled an exceptional circumstances
Who consents for children under 16
They can consent to that and treatment if they are believed to have enough, intelligent, competent, and understanding to fully appreciate watch involved
If not, then the responsibility is handed over to parental
what are fraser guidelines
They were developed specifically for the treatment of those under 16 in the context of contraception and sexual health
what is gillick competence
it is used more widely to describe how judgments are made on a case by case basis when those under 16 seek healthcare advice
What is safeguarding?
It means protecting a persons right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect
Who is more likely to be at risk of harm via safeguarding?
Those with a lower mental capacity
Communication difficulties
Physically dependent on others
Physical or learning disabilities
Long-term illness
Miss use of drugs or alcohol
Homeless
Isolated or excluded
Lacking access to support information
Suffering abuse
Older people
