Confidentiality and privacy of health information
Criterion 4.2.1
Our practice has a systematic approach to managing the confidentiality and privacy of patient health information in our practice.
Indicators
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| A |
Our GP(s) and staff can describe how they ensure confidentiality and security of patient health records (interview). |
| B |
Our staff can demonstrate that patient health records can be accessed by authorised staff at the time of consultation (interview, direct observation). |
| C |
Our GP(s) and staff can describe the processes we use to provide patients with access to their health information (interview). |
| D |
If our practice participates in research, we can show evidence that this research has been approved by a HREC, constituted according to NHMRC guidelines (document review).
(If this is not applicable to your practice, please select yes for the purpose of this assessment). |
| E |
Our practice has a written policy for the management of patient health information (document review). |
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