Confidentiality

Front 1

Step 1

Back 1

Outlines and provides reassurance to the patient of professional responsibility to respect patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of care, but outlines the need to act with honesty and integrity at all times (duty of candour).

Front 2

Step 2

Back 2

Explores the patient’s reasons for withholding diagnosis and prognosis from partner.

Front 3

Step 3

Back 3

Offers support and time to facilitate discussion between patient and partner, respecting patient’s decision, linked to duty of candour and confidentiality.

Front 4

Step 4

Back 4

Documents the patient’s wishes regarding the diagnosis and information sharing.

Front 5

Step 5

Back 5

Acknowledges the partner’s concerns and feelings, acting with care and compassion, but explains the need to respect the patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of care.

Front 6

Step 6

Back 6

Acknowledges the need to keep to and uphold the standards and values set out in ‘The Code’: prioritise people, practise effectively, preserve safety, and promote professionalism and trust.

Front 7

Step 7

Back 7

Handwriting is clear and legible.