Introduction to Confidentiality

Doctors have a legal and ethical duty to keep all information relating to patients secure, and not to disclose any information to third parties without a patient's consent.  If you fail to maintain confidentiality, a patient might be reluctant to reveal the private or sensitive information you need in order to treat them appropriately. 

 Key areas covered:

  - The general principles of confidentiality and how to apply them in practice 

- Latest GMC guidance and medico-legal considerations 

- How and when to disclose information to third parties 

- Q&A session with MDU medico-legal advisers