Summary Of Hcp

HCP must not disclose any information about the patient to other people. Is the course of caring for the patient the HCP will exchange information with other HCP's and insurance companies, but consent is required. Such discussions is often critical and is justifiable.
There is a breach in confidentiality when the HCp makes an unauthorized disclosure of patient information to any person who does not have a legal, professional and ethical right to receive such information.
Defences available are; court of law orders disclosure, moral or legal obligation and if the patient consents to