Confidentiality: the legal issues
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Authors | Cornock M |
| Journal | Nursing Children and Young People |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pagination | 18-19 |
| ISBN Number | 2046-2336 |
| URL | http://oro.open.ac.uk/31493/ |
Abstract
Confidentiality is a fundamental principle of nursing practice that underpins the nurse’s relationship with their patients. It is a principle that combines both legal rules and ethical standards. This article examines the legal and ethical basis of confidentiality and provides guidance for those nursing children.
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