A patient complains that their medical information was shared without permission. Under UK Data Protection and GDPR, which statement is correct?...

Question

A patient complains that their medical information was shared without permission. Under UK Data Protection and GDPR, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Patient confidentiality is only overridden if there's an overriding public interest or legal duty

Answer

Sharing is always permissible for insurance purposes

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NHS staff have unrestricted record access

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Doctors can share details freely with the family

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Healthcare data is not protected by GDPR

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Medical Ethics and Law