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