The Department of Health Confidentiality Code of Practice sets standards that staff must

follow to ensure patient information is kept confidential.

All patient information held by the Trust is bound by the Confidentiality Code of

Practice.

Staff must only share patient information with those who need to know i.e. are involved

with their direct care.

Staff who wish to use patient information for purposes other than the delivery of

patient care e.g. research, presentations, must obtain the consent of the patient in

advance.

The Trust's Caldicott Guardian is responsible for ensuring compliance with the code of

practice and the Caldicott principles