What does the NMC say about confidentiality?

As a nurse, midwife or nursing associate, you owe a duty of confidentiality to all those who are receiving care. This includes making sure that they are informed about their care and that information about them is shared appropriately. You can only make a ‘conscientious objection’ in limited circumstances.

When can nurses breach confidentiality?

Breaking confidentiality is done when it is in the best interest of the patient or public, required by law or if the patient gives their consent to the disclosure. Patient consent to disclosure of personal information is not necessary when there is a requirement by law or if it is in the public interest.

What are the four Ps of the NMC Code 2015?

The Code presents the professional standards that nurses, midwives and nursing associates must uphold in order to be registered to practise in the UK. It is structured around four themes – prioritise people, practise effectively, preserve safety and promote professionalism and trust.

How do midwives maintain confidentiality?

Simple practices to help maintain confidentiality include ensuring the computer screen is blank when the midwife is not in the room, not leaving patient records where others can read them, and not discussing confidential details in public places (Beach and Oates, 2014).

What are the 4 NHS codes of confidentiality?

The four main requirements are:

• a. PROTECT – look after the patient’s or service user’s information.
• b. INFORM – ensure that individuals are aware of how their.
• c. PROVIDE CHOICE – allow individuals to decide, where appropriate,
• d. IMPROVE – always look for better ways to protect, inform, and.

What happens if confidentiality is not maintained?

As a business, a breach of confidentiality could result in sizeable compensation pay-outs or legal action, depending on the scale of the breach. Beyond the financial implications, it can be incredibly damaging to the company’s reputation and existing relationships.

What are the six C’s in nursing?

The 6Cs – care, compassion, courage, communication, commitment and competence – are a central plank of Compassion in Practice, which was drawn up by NHS England chief nursing officer Jane Cummings and launched in December 2012.

How do you maintain confidentiality?

Record and use only the information necessary. Access only the information you need. Keep information and records physically and electronically secure and confidential (for example leave your desk tidy, take care not to be overheard when discussing cases and never discuss cases in public places.

What are the 5 P’s of nursing?

potty, pain, position, possessions
During hourly rounds with patients, our nursing and support staff ask about the standard 5 Ps: potty, pain, position, possessions and peaceful environment. When our team members ask about these five areas, it gives them the opportunity to proactively address the most common patient needs.

What are the legal requirements for confidentiality?

The common law duty of confidentiality The so-called common law duty of confidentiality is complex: essentially it means that when someone shares personal information in confidence it must not be disclosed without some form of legal authority or justification.

Who is covered by the NMC code of conduct?

The code applies to anyone in the register; nevertheless the importance and need for codes of practice and conduct goes beyond nurses and midwives and their everyday contact with patients.

When does the NMC code of practice come into effect?

The Code: professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives will be sent to all midwives and nurses before it comes into effect on 31 March this year.

What does the NMC code say about informed consent?

The NMC Code expands on this by stating that nurses must ensure that they “get properly informed consent and document it before carrying out any action” (NMC, 2015). Consent must be voluntary. It may not provide a valid legal defence if, for example, the patient felt obliged or was persuaded by others to accept treatment.

What should the NMC focus on over the next five years?

The new NMC Code – Professional staff, quality services shows how the professional standards and principles of the Code are important to employers of nurses, midwives and nursing associates. What should the NMC focus on over the next five years?