Permission and privacy

All patients/clients should be given enough information about their medical condition, proposed treatments, possible alternatives and any substantial risks to allow them to make a balanced judgement as to whether to give or withhold permission for treatment.

One of the basic principles of health care is that patients/clients have the right to give or withhold consent before being examined or treated.  While this is a general principle, there are circumstances that justify examination or treatment without permission.  Wherever possible, staff will respect patient/client wishes at all times.  

Confidentiality

All information in our records will be kept confidential in line with the Data Protection Act and other regulations.

Page last updated:17 July 2009