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Ceasing practice

What is my duty of confidentiality?
02 September 2014

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality

Returning to work after cessation of practice

What is my duty of confidentiality?
02 September 2014

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality

Overseas applicants

What is my duty of confidentiality?
02 September 2014

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality

Amending your policy

What is my duty of confidentiality?

Sep 2, 2014, 11:32 AM
Anchor:
duty

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality

Defined practice and procedures

What is my duty of confidentiality?

Sep 2, 2014, 11:32 AM
Anchor:
duty

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality

Renewal

What is my duty of confidentiality?

Sep 2, 2014, 11:32 AM
Anchor:
duty

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality

New member enquiries / obtaining a quote

What is my duty of confidentiality?

Sep 2, 2014, 11:32 AM
Anchor:
duty

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality

Payment options

What is my duty of confidentiality?

Sep 2, 2014, 11:32 AM
Anchor:
duty

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality

Public liability insurance

What is my duty of confidentiality?

Sep 2, 2014, 11:32 AM
Anchor:
duty

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality

Students and new graduates

What is my duty of confidentiality?

Sep 2, 2014, 11:32 AM
Anchor:
duty

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality

CPD

What is my duty of confidentiality?

Sep 2, 2014, 11:32 AM
Anchor:
duty

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality

Case history and your premiums

What is my duty of confidentiality?

Sep 2, 2014, 11:32 AM
Anchor:
duty

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality

General enquiries

What is my duty of confidentiality?

Sep 2, 2014, 11:32 AM
Anchor:
duty

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality

What is my duty of confidentiality?

Sep 2, 2014, 11:32 AM
Anchor:
duty

One of the fundamental principles of dental ethics is the duty of confidentiality. 

The General Dental Council sets out in Standards for the Dental Team its guidance on confidentiality. In addition to their ethical obligations and the requirements of the GDC, dentists are obliged to comply with their common duty of confidentiality to their patients. In certain circumstances there may also be a contractual duty of confidentiality. A breach of the common law duty of confidentiality will arise when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The information has the necessary quality of confidence (that is information which is not already in the public domain);
  • The information has been imparted in circumstances creating an obligation of confidence (this will apply to information given by a patient to their dentist); and
  • The information has been disclosed to the detriment of the patient. 

The duty of confidentiality can be waived if the patient has expressly or impliedly consented to the disclosure of the information to other healthcare professionals and managers involved in the treatment or care. 

Read our advice booklet on confidentiality
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