Patient Access and Information Security

Text 45 mins CPD 80% required to pass

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Course Details

  • This course explains the regulations relating to the rights of individuals to access information about themselves, details how physical data should be maintained, and outlines a range of administrative considerations. 
  • You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
  • Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download. 
  • If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.

Aims

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the principles of data security and protection and outline the updated requirements for data security.

Objectives

During this course learners will be able to:

  • Understand how to develop practice protocols for information sharing.
  • Observe risk assessment requirements for General Data Protection Regulations.
  • Understand how to provide staff guidance about data security.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

  • The requirements for information governance measures.
  • The rules for information sharing.
  • Patients' rights and expectations to access their information.
  • The legal aspects of information security.
  • The importance of undertaking risk assessments.

GDC Development Outcome

B

Topics covered

Clinical Governance

Date created

14/05/2018

Last revision

19/09/2022