Protecting and using patient information: the role of the Caldicott Guardian

Authors: Greenough, Anne; Graham, Helen

Source: Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians, Volume 4, Number 3, 1 May 2004 , pp. 246-249(4)

Publisher: Royal College of Physicians

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Abstract:

All patient information is confidential and must be protected and used appropriately by all members of the healthcare team. Caldicott Guardians have a strategic, advisory and facilitative role to ensure that the Caldicott Principles underpin the approach organizations develop to protect and use patient identifiable information. It is essential all staff and students receive appropriate training and are aware that the responsibility for protecting and using patient information lies with the organisation headed by the Chief Executive and with each individual.

Keywords: CALDICOTT PRINCIPLES; PATIENT IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION

Document Type: Regular paper

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