The only way round this is to include a reference to this on initial
enrolment forms stating that you may disclose periods of absence to
prospective emloyers. I would not be happy about releasing actual
reason for illness unless it was for reasons which would be detrimental
to patients' well-being.
Doreen
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tim Trent
Sent: 06 February 2006 12:01
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Subject: Re: Nursing students' absence records
Sickness and absence records are sensitive data, and "blanket consent at
induction" is actually forced consent because the balance of power
between the student and the potential employer and the current teaching
body is unfairly weighted against the student.
This is, IMHO, what the data protection act is all about - protecting
the individual from the organisation
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ann McGeachy
Sent: 06 February 2006 11:31
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Subject: [data-protection] Nursing students' absence records
I have been consulted about seeking blanket consent at induction for the
release of a nursing student's absence and sickness records for
potential employers. (Specific reasons for absence would only be
included if judged to be relevant.) I am not happy since I feel that
explicit consent needs to be specific to the context. Do other HEIs have
a policy with regards to the release of absence details for nursing
students?
One reason for determining policy for nursing students is that, during
the investigation into the Beverly Allit case, it was noted that she had
a significantly unusual pattern of sickness absence during her training
period, which was not passed on to those who employed her on qualifying.
Those responsible for her training were severely criticised since non-
disclosure placed patients at risk.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Regards
Ann
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