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Motivation/Insight Question 19
What do you understand about the terms ‘confidentiality’ and ‘consent’?
Excellent Candidate Response
Confidentiality and consent are values that must be upheld by healthcare staff. Confidentiality is the principle that medical practitioners cannot disclose any information given by the patient to a third party, unless they or someone else is at risk of harm. This is imperative when establishing a good relationship with the patient, as it ensures a sense of trust is created between the practitioner and the patient, encouraging them to open up about their condition and enabling the most effective treatment option. Consent is the means by which a patient provides permission to receive medical treatment or examination, whether this be verbal or written. When carrying out any procedure, it is imperative that the patient provides informed consent to accept it, otherwise it cannot take place.
Confidentiality and consent are values that must be upheld by healthcare staff. Confidentiality is the principle that medical practitioners cannot disclose any information given by the patient to a third party, unless they or someone else is at risk of harm. This is imperative when establishing a good relationship with the patient, as it ensures a sense of trust is created between the practitioner and the patient, encouraging them to open up about their condition and enabling the most effective treatment option. Consent is the means by which a patient provides permission to receive medical treatment or examination, whether this be verbal or written. When carrying out any procedure, it is imperative that the patient provides informed consent to accept it, otherwise it cannot take place.