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What information is confidential? |
All information collected by doctors working in their professional capacity. The confidentiality of deceased persons should be respected |
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How is confidentiality enforced? |
Ethical codes Local contracts Common law |
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When is it OK for confidential information to be shared? |
1. When the patient gives their consent (consent is implied when sharing info with medical team) 2. When there is a legal obligation 3. When there is overwhelming public interest - to prevent serious crime, or to protect the pt or others from death or serious harm |
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What legal obligations are there for a doctor to share confidential information? |
1. Infectious Diseases Act - certain notifiable diseases are notifiable to the proper officer 2. Road traffic act - knowledge of RTAs 3. Terrorism act - knowledge of terrorism 4. MCA - consult next of kin if no capacity 5. If ordered to do so by the court 6. FGM |
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Which law underpins a patient's privacy |
Article 8 of the European convention on human rights: Respect for private and family life unless there is a threat to public safety, national security etc. |
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Data Protection Act 1988? |
Doctors are obliged to protect information: 1. Only collect information if necessary 2. Take reasonable measures to protect info 3. A pt can see information if they request (SAR) 4. Security incidents must be reported |
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GMC's code on the use of social media? |
1. Ensure adequate privacy 2. Maintain boundaries 3. Maintain confidentiality 4. Show respect for colleagues 5. If identify as dr - must do so by name 6. Be open about conflicts of interest |
