Confidentiality
/kɑnfʌdɛnʃiælʌti/
1. [noun] confidentiality, simply put, means maintaining privacy . Nurses are bound by their professional code of ethics and by provincial and federal regulation to refrain from discussing or sharing personal information related to their clients. Confidentiality is a complex concept that engages such elements as ethics, law, regulatory bodies, professionalism, and procedures that assist nurses to secure the privacy of their clients and others that are involved in a nurse's practice. Every Nurse should be aware of and compliant with the confidentiality requirements specific to their area of practice and pursuant to the regulatory bodies under which they practice. For more information and as an example see: https://www.bccnp.ca/Standards/RN_NP/PracticeStandards/Pages/privacy.aspx ; Accessed may 14 2019
Source: https://www.bccnp.ca/Standards/RN_NP/PracticeStandards/Pages/privacy.aspx
Frequently Asked Questions
How do foot care professionals maintain privacy for sensitive information during appointments?
In foot clinics, sensitive details of patients’ foot and ankle assessments are kept secure by using coded records and strict information-sharing protocols among the care team.
What measures are in place in foot care settings to protect personal assessment details?
Nurses caring for foot and ankle issues maintain confidentiality by restricting access to documentation, using secure systems, and ensuring that the details discussed remain in the professional care environment.