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Confidentiality |
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It is the duty of the
practice to keep patient information
confidential.
We are computerised and as such are
registered under the Data Protection Act and
adhere to the Department of Health Caldicott
guidelines protecting confidential
information.
All staff working within the NHS has a
contractual responsibility to keep your
information confidential. Our staff
frequently review their knowledge on the
guidelines which protect your personal
information.
If you wish to speak about confidential
matters away from the reception desk, please
tell the receptionist.
If information is required by an insurance
company or solicitor, you will be asked to
sign a consent form to permit the release of
personal data.
On occasions we provide clinical data which
is non-identifiable to organisations within
the NHS who are carrying out research
programmes. The information may be used to
plan for the future and protect the health
of the public generally.
If you have concerns about issues on
confidentiality, please contact the practice
manager.
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Publication Scheme |
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| Under the Freedom of
Information Act 2000, the practice is
obliged to produce a ‘Publication Scheme’
which are available from reception. The
scheme is a guide to the ‘classes’ of
information the practice intends to
routinely make available such as the
practice leaflet. |
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