UK GDPR – general core principles
Explore the core principles of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Apologies
Apologising when things go wrong is an essential part of practice and can assist in maintaining good patient relationships.
Confidentiality - disclosures in the public interest
In some circumstances, disclosing confidential patient information is permissible in the public interest.
Doctors dealing with dental emergencies
At certain times of the year, such as school holidays, MDDUS sees an increase in the number of calls from doctors requesting advice on how to deal with patients attending for dental problems.
Access to deceased records
This advice addresses some of the most common queries, together with appropriate suggested responses.