We will do our utmost to maintain the highest possible standards of confidentiality. Staff are contracted to follow the regulations as laid down in the Data Protection Act (1998) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990). We will not use or divulge to others any confidential information in the course of consultation, for any purpose other than clinical care.

The only exceptions are:

• With the consent of the patient e.g. for completing insurance and medical reports
• If the law requires e.g. notifying certain illnesses
• If there is an overriding duty to society