Whilst lip service to the concept of confidentiality is readily given, practice all too often falls short of the legal requirements. Confidentiality, Access to Records and Data Protection is a one day course that looks at these issues from the perspective of the patient, the professional and the Trust. It explores disclosure in the public interest and justifiable disclosure to third parties. Participants will also look at conflicts of interest that may arise and, in the context of governance, those situations where whistle blowing may be necessary. Case studies based on real situations will be reviewed and participants will be asked to justify the conclusions they have reached in answer to the problems posed.

Key Learning Points

• Confidentiality in the context of patient care
  
• Patient's rights
  
• Rights of access to information and records
  
• Consider the potential tensions between legal and clinical demands
  
• The concept of confidentiality within the contract of employment
  
• Responsiblities in connection with staff who may be unsafe and 'whistle blowing'
  
• Confidentiality in the context of professional and personal liablity
  

This course carries 6 CPD/CME points
Delegates numbers for the course: up to 20