A patient asks to use the needle exchange service but is worried pharmacy staff will tell his employer, who uses the same pharmacy. What is the legal

Question

A patient asks to use the needle exchange service but is worried pharmacy staff will tell his employer, who uses the same pharmacy. What is the legal classification/requirement?

Accepted Answer

Reassure him about confidentiality and provide the service in a respectful, private manner

Answer

Record his employer's details on the service form

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Provide the service at the counter to deter misuse

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Tell him the employer can be informed if asked directly

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Decline the service because confidentiality cannot be maintained

Needle exchange confidentiality — GPhC CRA MCQ

A patient asks to use the needle exchange service but is worried pharmacy staff will tell his employer, who uses the same pharmacy. What is the legal classification/requirement?