Guidance

Confidentiality: NHS Code of Practice

Sets out standards required for NHS organisations concerning patient confidentiality.

Applies to England

Documents

Confidentiality: NHS Code of Practice

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Confidentiality: NHS Code of Practice Supplementary Guidance on Public Interest Disclosures

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This code of practice sets out standards to ensure that patient information is handled fairly, lawfully and as transparently as possible.

Published 7 November 2003