Confidentiality Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Justifications for the importance of confidentiality x4
A
- Respect for patient autonomy
- Implied promise
- Virtue ethics
- Consequentialism
2
Q
3 areas of law/guidance that advise on the breaking of confidentiality
A
- Common law
- Statutory regulations
- GMC guidance
3
Q
Common law justifications for breaking confidentiality x4
A
- With the patient’s consent
- If in the patient’s best interest, but can’t seek consent (e.g. w a proxy decisions maker)
- Required by law
- Public interest
4
Q
When disclosing, should consider… x4
A
- The severity of the disorder
- The level of predictability
- Action relatives could take
- Harms/benefits in giving/withholding information
5
Q
Examples of when you could disclose… x5
A
- Public health reasons
- Criminal cases
- Road traffic offences
- Suspicion of child abuse
- Terrorism
6
Q
4 criteria that define the ‘public interest’
A
- Real & serious harm
- Risk must be of physical harm
- Identifiable individuals
- Disclosure only happens on a need-to-know basis
7
Q
GMC guidance on disclosure
A
There is a duty to warn the patient before they disclose
8
Q
Difficulties around genetics & confidentiality
A
Individuals genetic tests can reveal info about a family member
