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Confidentiality: Protecting personal information.
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How does confidentiality relate to keeping a secret?
It means not telling others without
permission
What is the impact of confidentiality on patient trust?
It helps patients feel
safe
and
happy
Why do doctors and nurses maintain confidentiality?
To keep
body
and health secrets safe
What is a metaphor used to describe confidentiality?
A
treasure box
for special information
What is the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?
EU
law on data protection
What must a nurse do when collecting a patient's medical history?
Explain why they need the
information
What are the key reasons for maintaining confidentiality in health and social care?
Builds trust with
patients
Encourages open communication
Protects individuals'
privacy
Ensures proper care through accurate information
What does confidentiality protect in health and social care?
It protects
individuals' privacy rights
.
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What are the key aspects of confidentiality?
Respect
: Protecting the person's privacy
Security
: Keeping information safe from unauthorized access
Disclosure
: Sharing only with consent or legal necessity
How should doctors treat patient secrets?
Like special toys shared only with
trusted people
What is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?
A broader rule book for all of
Europe
What must people do before using your health secrets?
Ask for your
permission
What is the definition of confidentiality?
Keeping a
secret
safe
Why is accurate information important for healthcare professionals?
It ensures they provide
better
treatment.
What is one method to protect personal information in health and social care?
Securing Data
What does GDPR stand for?
General Data Protection Regulation
How does consent relate to the disclosure of confidential information?
Information is shared only with consent or
legal necessity
What does confidentiality mean?
Keeping
personal information
private and secure
Why are these methods important?
They help keep
personal information
private
and secure
What are the key principles of the Data Protection Act 2018?
Fairness and
transparency
-
Purpose limitation
- Data minimisation - Accuracy - Storage limitation -
Integrity and confidentiality
- Accountability
What is a metaphor used to describe protecting personal information?
A super safe playground for
health secrets
Did the doctor breach confidentiality in Scenario 1?
Yes
, by sharing information
without
consent
How do the methods of protecting personal information relate to GDPR?
They ensure
compliance
with data protection laws
Why is confidentiality important in health and social care?
It builds
trust
and ensures safety in sharing
How does confidentiality encourage open communication?
Patients
feel safe discussing
health issues
honestly.
In Scenario 1, what did the doctor do with the patient's information?
Shared it with their family without
consent
What are the key principles of GDPR?
Consent
-
Right to access
-
Right to erasure
-
Data
portability
What do access controls do?
Limit who can see and use
personal data
How are health secrets kept safe from strangers?
They are locked away
securely
What occurs in Game 2 of the scenarios?
A nurse finds a
secret
lying around
The nurse hides the secret quickly
The question asks if the secret was kept safe
The answer is yes, as the nurse
protects
it
What does securing data involve?
Keeping data safe with
encryption
and secure storage
What does DPA stand for in confidentiality legislation?
Data Protection Act
What should happen if a patient shares a health issue with their doctor?
The
information
should remain confidential
Who gets special access to personal information in a medical setting?
Only those who
need to know
How do the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR work together?
Data Protection Act
updates
and supports GDPR
Why is telling a patient's secret considered breaking a promise?
Because it
violates
confidentiality
What law requires the protection of personal information?
GDPR
What does staff training involve?
Teaching staff about
data protection
policies
What can you do regarding your health secrets?
You can check them for
accuracy
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