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The Code
Confidentiality is covered in the Code
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Whistleblowing
The law does not compel us to protect the confidentiality of a whistleblower However, we recognise that that it is best practice to maintain confidentiality unless required by law to make a disclosure SCR
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Raising concerns: Guidance for nurses, midwives and nursing associates
Front cover of raising concerns guidance Our guidance on raising concerns This document (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2014 Confidentiality: NHS Code of Practice (2003) and its supplementary
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Listen to people who use services, keep them informed, and take their information and views into account
When investigating concerns about a professional’s practice, think about the think about how to balance transparency with confidentiality, considering relevant data protection legislation
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Reflective discussion
Requirement You must have had a reflective discussion with another NMC registrant, covering you uphold your obligations in relation to confidentiality and data protection You may find the section on
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Referrers that wish to remain anonymous
Sometimes referrers ask us not to disclose their identity to the nurse, midwife or recognise that it is best practice to maintain confidentiality unless we are required by law to make a disclosure
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Read Social media guidance online
midwife or nursing associate, you owe a duty of confidentiality to all those who are receiving care” (The users by respecting their right to privacy and confidentiality This is regardless of whether you believe that
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Read Raising Concerns online
to confidentiality 13 The Code states that people in your care have the right to confidentiality and get advice You can find more information in Confidentiality: NHS Code of Practice (2003) and its supplementary
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Regulators unite to support reflective practice across health and care
18 June 2019 The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the leaders of eight other health and care as well It also makes clear that patient confidentiality is vital, and that registrants will not be
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Confirmation
Requirement We will ask you to declare that you have demonstrated to an appropriate confirmer you uphold your obligations in relation to confidentiality and data protection You may find the section on