Health and Social Care Professionals will consider the legal framework in relation to confidentiality, consent, data protection and other legal requirements
Learning Outcomes
- Considering the principles in relation to record sharing, confidentiality, disclosure and data protection
- Understanding the legal duties of confidentiality; common law, contractual and statutory
- Considering and rationalising the meaning of confidentiality within the Equality Act/Code 2010
- Understanding the ethical duty of confidentiality and consent
- Understanding best practice in obtaining informed consent to work effectively with both employee and employer
- Handling disclosure by consent, by law, in the public interest and in the case of serious risk
- Applying principles of consent and confidentiality
Testimonials
Dr Joyshi Sarangi Royal United Hospital, Bath
“This session was critical, it was excellent with practical sessions and a great and very clear tutor”
Ken Evans Head of Clinical Governance, Santia“The best two days I’ve had in a while. Excellent.”
Eva D’Souza Consultant Occupational Physician, Henley Occupational Health“This is an exceptionally good course and unique in outlining best practice. Penny is superb. The pace, content and delivery were excellent. It was also individualised and all questions were encouraged and addressed”