Module introduction

Welcome to this CPD Online module, Respect for Confidentiality - Good Psychiatric Practice. We hope that you find it an interesting and rewarding learning experience.
 

Learning outcomes

 

By the end of this module we hope that you will:
 
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of protecting patient confidentiality by applying your understanding to particular cases;

 

  • be familiar with the key principles of confidentiality, some of the ethical arguments for the protection of confidentiality and some of the legal context;

 

  • be aware of the main situations in clinical practice where specific confidentiality issues arise and how these should be addressed.

 

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