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Before releasing information about a patient to a third party, you must get the patient's permission - except in exceptional circumstances.
If third parties request confidential patient information, or you want to share it with them, here's what you need to know first.
Can I discuss an elderly patient's dental health with their relative?
Can I share a patient's records with other members of the dental team?
As a dental professional you have a professional, legal and contractual responsibility to protect patients' confidentiality.
Watch our on-demand webinar about the legal, ethical and contractual duty of confidentiality and the key principles of data protection.
Data protection law imposes a legal duty on those responsible for personal data to store it securely and protect it from unauthorised or unlawful processing.
​Social media can be a useful business tool for dental professionals, but it's important to recognise the risks it poses as well.
It's important to be aware of the legal and ethical implications of having CCTV in your dental practice.