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Clinicians' knowledge and practice of data protection legislation and information management
F S Ryan1, M K Cedro, S Pabari
1Eastman Dental Hospital, University College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 256 Gray's Inn Road, London, UK. fionaryan25@hotmail.com
Aims:
The aim of this study was to review current legislation and guidance on information governance and to audit clinicians' management of confidential patient information and knowledge of published guidelines in a teaching hospital.
Materials And Methods:
A questionnaire was developed based on published Department of Health, General Dental Council and National Health Service guidance. This was then piloted and distributed to clinicians to complete.
Results:
A review of the current guidance revealed many confusing and unclear areas. However, clinicians' knowledge of information governance was generally good, with an overall correct response rate of 73%.
Conclusions:
All clinicians have an ethical and legal obligation to protect confidential patient data and to be aware of their responsibilities. Local guidelines need to be clarified to help clinicians to manage patient data effectively.
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