CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY

Question 1

Confidentiality has two sides to it, that is:

Answer 1

1. the right of the user
2. the duty that falls on the health care practitioner

Question 2

BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY:

Answer 2

is a criminal offence punishable by a fine, or imprisonment of one year, or both upon conviction

Question 3

EXCEPTIONS TO CONFIDENTIALITY:

Answer 3

1. if the patient has consented
2. if effected by an order of the court
3. is required by the law
4. if it is in the patient’s best interest.

Question 4

WHAT IS BENEFICENCE?

Answer 4

Beneficence is an ethical principle that addresses the idea that a practitioner’s actions should promote good.

Question 5

WHAT IS NON-MALEFICENCE?

Answer 5

Non-maleficence is an ethical principle that addresses the idea that a practitioner’s actions should refrain from doing harm in order to ensure a beneficial outcome.

Question 6

WHAT IS VERACITY?

Answer 6

Veracity is an ethical principle stating that a health professional should be honest and give full disclosure to the patient.