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.

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Keywords: CALDICOTT PRINCIPLES; PATIENT IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION

Document Type: Regular paper

Publication date: 2004-05-01

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Clinical Medicine is published six times a year and circulated to 20,000 Fellows and Members of the Royal College of Physicians. The journal is read by physicians both established and in training in hospitals across the world. It features a wide range of articles including original papers, professional issues, clinical guidance, medical humanities, ethics and clinical governance. The journal publishes the key features from the College lectures and conferences. Each issue has a CME section which reviews the latest advances in a chosen specialty.
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