The other side of confidentiality
Confidentiality concerns are a frequent reason for members to contact the MDU. Dr Sarah Jarvis looks at situations where a doctor's duty of confidentiality to a patient may be called into question.
It is important that, where consent cannot be obtained, the public interest is borne in mind.
Identifying details such as name and address should usually only be disclosed with the patient's consent.
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