We do care about confidentiality. The battle has not been lost, but is
in danger of being sidelined by the old "general interests of the NHS
and patients" argument.
Does anyone have a model "confidentiality clause" that could be used -
by making people accessing data on the computer read and sign so that
they understood that legal action etc could be taken against *them* if
information disclosed or used improperly. My staff contracts have
reference to confidentiality and include the computer use specifically.
Use of this sort of measure might draw attention to the issues -
certainly to those who think GP data is just up for grabs.
Bill Beeby
GP - Middlesbrough UK
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask]
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Katie Law
> Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 1998 8:07 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Confidentility
> >Doesn't anyone care about confidentiality any more? Is the
> battle lost by default?
>
> Where does the limit of the *PHCT* go as far as accessing medical
> information? Does it automatically extend now to the PCG?
>
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