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Confidentiality

 Why confidentiality is important

Confidentiality is central to the development of trust between doctors
and patients.

Patients must be able to expect that information about their health is

kept confidential unless there is a compelling reason that it should not

be.

 How do you maintain confidentiality in healthcare?

Record and use only the information necessary. Access only the
information you need.

Keep information and records physically and electronically secure

and confidential (e.g. leave your desk tidy, take care not to be overheard

when discussing cases and never discuss cases in public places.