Additional to that, Beverly Allit passed her course for good or ill. How
did she manage to pass it? Surely that is more relevant than anything else
at all?
If I pass my course then I have a qualification. A qualification means I
can sell myself as qualified. Good course design should have led to
failure. Then zero danger.
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tim Trent
Sent: 06 February 2006 12:01
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [data-protection] 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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