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Domain D: maintaining trust<br />

Attribute 10: show respect for patients<br />

Explanatory notes<br />

Politeness, consideration, honesty and respect are recognised social norms in any professional working<br />

environment. Showing respect to patients includes respecting their privacy. Without assurances about<br />

privacy, patients may be reluctant to seek help from doctors or part with the necessary information so that<br />

doctors can provide safe and effective care. Patient confidentiality is therefore a duty for all doctors but it<br />

is not an absolute. Information can or should be disclosed in certain circumstances, e.g. to satisfy a legal<br />

requirement, and under certain conditions, as stipulated by the latest GMC guidance on confidentiality.<br />

Related guidelines and sources of information<br />

The General Medical Council<br />

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Confidentiality, 2009.<br />

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Maintaining boundaries: supplementary guidance, 2006.<br />

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Personal beliefs and medical practice: supplementary guidance, 2008.<br />

Prepared by the Joint Committee on Good Practice | Page 27

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