This is an overview of the legal an dethical aspects of confidentilaity, looking at case law as well its relevance to healthcare and dentistry in particular Loading... Taking too long? Reload...
This article is useful pre-reading for students on the PG Cert Dental Law and Ethics course at the University of Bedfordshire Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in...
This is the starting point for consent, 1 establishing the doctrine of autonomy (literally self rule) in which a patient is entitled to come to any decision about their treatment or refusal of treatment freely and...
Ibn Gabirol (1021-1058) a Spanish poet captured the essence of confidentiality with, “Your secret is your prisoner; once you reveal it you become its slave.” Loading... Taking too long? Reload...
A number of studies 1,2 have highlighted that the fear of litigation in general dental practice ranks high amongst potential causes of stress. This real or imagined threat of being “sued” has been fuelled by a number of...
Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Consent is an integral part of delivering the care patients want. In order to consent to...
Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab This paper introduces a number of concepts that will recur throughout the series. It...
Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab The law in relation to consent has changed following the handing down of the Supreme Court...
Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab It certainly wasn’t a burning ambition as a kid. I suppose I wanted a profession and a job...