Confidentiality for healthcare
Confidentiality has been a foundation of medical practice for centuries and underpins the trust between care provider and patient. This bite-size three hour course explores the legal and ethic basis of confidentiality, and the intersection with data protection.
Who is this course suitable for?
Suitable for all Healthcare Professionals, both clinical and non-clinical
Applicable to all departments and Multi-disciplinary teams
Course objectives
This course will:
Introduce the legal and ethical basis for confidentiality
Provide an overview of the legislation that cover confidentiality in healthcare
Look at the duties of data holders and the rights of data subjects
Explore justifications for breaching confidentiality
Discuss confidentiality after death