Standard Trunk Dialling, of course;)
Nick Landau
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From: "Simon Howarth" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 4:43 PM
Subject: Re: [data-protection] While we are on medical things
> Our surgery had a similar device, but ceased using it because of this (I
> think). In fact they now have a queueing system when you come in whereby
> the
> next person in line is several feet away from you and the desk to provide
> some privacy.
>
> Although it didn't help the guy with a little girl who at the most quiet
> moment in the waiting room said "So what does STD stand for Daddy?" - I am
> sure it was something completely non-medical, but it raised a laugh!
>
> Simon.
>
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mark Brookes
> Sent: 02 May 2007 16:26
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [data-protection] While we are on medical things
>
> Similar to Charles - I thought I would add this to my DP experiences and
> my local GP.
>
> When we arrive we have to use a touch screen PC to confirm we are ready
> for our appointment. This screen is clearly in view of those waiting.
>
> To confirm who I am, I must enter my date of birth which is then
> displayed on the screen - I then confirm my name from the next screen. I
> am told my appointment time/doctor and to sit and wait. All this
> potentially seen from those around me. Thankfully the only thing not
> displayed is my condition or ailment.
>
> Personally I have some reservations but then you may share similar
> (admittedly not D.o.B perhaps) vocally with a receptionist?
>
> Interesting times moving towards electronic systems to assist with
> administrative duties. Again same question as per Charles - Is that
> unauthorised disclosure to everyone else waiting?
>
> Regards
>
> Mark
>
>>>> "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> 02/05/07
> 16:17:48 >>>
> Whenever I visit my GP, she twists her PC monitor round and thereby
> inadvertently let's me see her list of appointments for that day.
> And
> how about the way in my surgery someone comes out and says "Professor
> Oppenheim, Dr X will see you now". Is that unauthorised disclosure to
> everyone else waiting?
>
>
> Charles
>
> Professor Charles Oppenheim
> Head
> Department of Information Science
> Loughborough University
> Loughborough
> Leics LE1 3TU
>
> Tel 01509-223065
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>
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tim Trent
> Sent: 02 May 2007 16:03
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: While we are on medical things
>
>
> On Monday I went for an eye test. Tubby chaps of my age tend to get
> diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and I am a tubby chap of my age. It
> was
> the first such annual eye MOT I have had and I was not on the usual
> list
> because of a standard foul-up. So I had no letter with the all
> important NHS number.
>
> I was amused when the eye test lady called my GP's surgery and was
> given
> my NHS number. She had to present no credentials at all, and the
> number
> was given out without question.
>
> My question is "Is this a reasonable process?"
>
>
>
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