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Course length
3-hour course
CPD points
3 CPD points
Module leader

CPD certified, by the CPD Certification Service

Confidentiality has been a foundation of medical practice for centuries and underpins the trust between care provider and patient. This bite-size three hour course explores the legal and ethic basis of confidentiality, and the intersection with data protection.

Who is this course suitable for?

  • Suitable for all Healthcare Professionals, both clinical and non-clinical

  • Applicable to all departments and Multi-disciplinary teams

Course objectives

This course will:

  • Introduce the legal and ethical basis for confidentiality

  • Provide an overview of the legislation that cover confidentiality in healthcare

  • Look at the duties of data holders and the rights of data subjects

  • Explore justifications for breaching confidentiality

  • Discuss confidentiality after death

Course testimonials

Balanced and informative course. Good learning experience , Thank you

Dr. Adeel Anwar
Urologist
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust