Healthcare, Law & Professionalism

Question 1

What constitutes data in clinical dentistry?

Answer 1

Name
DoB
Address
Phone number
Doctor/dentist details
Relatives
Referral correspondence
Consent forms
Payments details

Question 2

What are the 7 principles of the data protection act 2018?

Answer 2

1. Lawful, fair and transparent
2. Purpose limitation
3. Data minimisation
4. Accuracy
5. Storage limitation
6. Integrity & confidentiality
7. Accountability

Question 3

What is a caldicott guardian?

Answer 3

Person responsible for protecting the confidentiality of peoples health and care information and making sure it is used properly.

Question 4

What is valid consent?

Answer 4

Informed consent, must be:
Given voluntarily
Given by individual with capacity
Given by someone fully informed
Given anew when material risks change
Given with patients knowledge they can withdraw at any time

Question 5

What is negligence?

Answer 5

Causation of harm
Breach of duty