At BrisDoc, it is vital for all staff to uphold confidentiality standards in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of patient and colleague information at all times. Any information obtained during your work at BrisDoc should only be shared within the recognised course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information may lead to disciplinary action, including dismissal.

Patients trust us with sensitive information about their health and personal matters. We must respect their privacy and act accordingly.

As part of your duties, you may access confidential information about patients, carers, healthcare workers, and BrisDoc as a business organisation. All such information, from any source, must be treated as strictly confidential.

Information regarding patients, carers, colleagues, healthcare workers, or BrisDoc’s business should only be disclosed to authorised individuals following BrisDoc’s policies and procedures on confidentiality and data protection.

It is completely unacceptable to view the healthcare records of colleagues, family members, or friends without a legitimate reason related to your role. Accessing your own healthcare records is also not allowed. Unauthorised access to health records will result in disciplinary action as per BrisDoc’s policy. Co-owners’ records should be marked as “sensitive” within the Adastra / Emis system to ensure that only clinical staff can view the clinical information.

For more details, please refer to BrisDoc’s Information Governance Handbook, Data Protection, Confidentiality & Disclosure Policy.