Most medical schools have identified instances of unprofessional student online postings such as breaching
patient confidentiality, using profane or discriminatory language, depiction of intoxication, and sexually suggestive material (JAMA 2009;302:1309-15).
Technically it was a breach of
patient confidentiality; having said that the information that was revealed is already in the public domain," the Telegraph quoted Lofthouse as saying.
It will also improve patient safety, enhance
patient confidentiality and reduce the need for additional testing when a patient is referred to another SEHA facility anywhere in Abu Dhabi, the spokesperson added.
The new features of the second phase will add more functionality to improve the patient healthcare experience, greatly reduce the paper medical records, improve patient safety, enhance
patient confidentiality and reduce the need for redundant medical tests when visiting any SKMC clinic or hospital, according to a report of the UAE news agency "WAM"
Antony Sumara, who has taken over at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Hospital Trust, said the programmes were entertaining but showed poor conduct and blatant breaches of
patient confidentiality. Earlier this year, a damning report found "appalling" standards of care at Mid Staffs, with patients and relatives describing "Third World" conditions on the wards.
She admitted breaching
patient confidentiality but said she had agreed to film at the Royal Sussex Hospital in Brighton to highlight terrible conditions there.
The Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) aims to improve patient care and safety, enhance
patient confidentiality and eliminate unnecessary scanning of films and duplication of testing.
Boss Mark Glencorse investigated the matter shortly after the breach of
patient confidentiality was reported.
In April, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) found her guilty of breaching
patient confidentiality and struck her off.
The issue of
patient confidentiality and litigation arose in the case of Kadian v Richards [2004] NSWSC 382, which forms the basis for this report.
Doctors are being forced to "hot-desk" which is putting
patient confidentiality at risk, according to a survey published today.
The HIV
patient confidentiality laws initially were enacted when there were no effective treatments.