All patient information is considered to be confidential and we comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and Caldicott principles. All employees in the practice have confidentiality clauses in their contracts of
employment, have signed a confidentiality agreement and adhere to the NHS Code of Practice. Where appropriate, patient information may be shared with other parties within the care team involved in the direct care of patients, based on implied consent. This will be on a “need to know” basis only and in order to ensure the safe, effective care of patients. Where a patient wishes information not to be shared within the team providing direct care then they must discuss this with their GP. Patient information will not be shared outside of the direct care team without consent being sought. An individual has the right to refuse to have their information disclosed, although this may have an impact on their care, and their
wishes will be complied with. There are currently two national data extractions from which patients may wish to “opt out”. Patient information will not be shared outside of the direct care team without
consent being sought. An individual has the right to refuse to have their
information disclosed, although this may have an impact on their care, and their wishes will be complied with.