Transcription of A toolkit for doctors
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British Medical toolkitA toolkit for doctorsIntroduction to the confidentiality toolkitQuestions about confidentiality are a significant area of ethical enquiry for the BMA. Our toolkit provides answers to commonly asked questions about when confidential information can be disclosed which reflect the ever-growing list of demands to share information. Its 15 sections cover specific areas of confidentiality such as disclosing information with consent, disclosing information in the public interest and dealing with requests from third parties. There are separate sections dealing with adults lacking capacity and deceased patients. The toolkit does not deal with children and young people.
Confidentiality of patient information is a requirement of NHS employment contracts and the employment contracts of independent providers of NHS services. Staff employed by the NHS may face disciplinary action by their employer if they breach of confidentiality. Professional and ethical standards
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