patient confidentiality in a laboratory
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patient confidentiality in a laboratoryHi everyone, im preparing for a placement interview in a NHS lab to complete my registration portfolio so after graduation i can register as a biomedical scientists.
Does anyone know the rules regarding patient confidentiality when it comes to biomedical scientists dealing with patient samples?
For example: if i were asked this question what would the right answer be?
If a patient or a close relative of the patient were to call you up and ask for their results over the phone would you give it?
Any links to useful websites or answers would be greatly appreciated.
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Hello, I'm currently on my placement year. The answer to your question: NO. Politely explain you cannot disclose confidential information over the telephone to patients or relatives and tell them to book an appointment with their GP.(Original post by Malsi)
Hi everyone, im preparing for a placement interview in a NHS lab to complete my registration portfolio so after graduation i can register as a biomedical scientists.
Does anyone know the rules regarding patient confidentiality when it comes to biomedical scientists dealing with patient samples?
For example: if i were asked this question what would the right answer be?
If a patient or a close relative of the patient were to call you up and ask for their results over the phone would you give it?
Any links to useful websites or answers would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
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Also check out www.preregportfolio.co.uk(Original post by Malsi)
Hi everyone, im preparing for a placement interview in a NHS lab to complete my registration portfolio so after graduation i can register as a biomedical scientists.
Does anyone know the rules regarding patient confidentiality when it comes to biomedical scientists dealing with patient samples?
For example: if i were asked this question what would the right answer be?
If a patient or a close relative of the patient were to call you up and ask for their results over the phone would you give it?
Any links to useful websites or answers would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
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Re: patient confidentiality in a laboratory(Original post by Malsi)
Hi everyone, im preparing for a placement interview in a NHS lab to complete my registration portfolio so after graduation i can register as a biomedical scientists.
Does anyone know the rules regarding patient confidentiality when it comes to biomedical scientists dealing with patient samples?
For example: if i were asked this question what would the right answer be?
If a patient or a close relative of the patient were to call you up and ask for their results over the phone would you give it?
Any links to useful websites or answers would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
No. You don't know if somebody like the patient's boss is pretending to be a close relative to get their medical information, which could lead to the patient's unfair dismissal from their work. Even if they are a close relative, they have no right to know about the patient's medical history unless they are under 16 years old. -
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Re: patient confidentiality in a laboratoryI love you.(Original post by Jack7Richards)
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Re: patient confidentiality in a laboratoryNo problem.(Original post by badumdumtscht)
I love you.
The excel file on there helped massively with my cross-referencing
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Re: patient confidentiality in a laboratoryPatient confidentiality is REALLY important. I had a test done once, won't say what for, and my Auntie works in the labs that would have received the results (although this didn't cross my mind at the time because we don't talk to that side of the family). She saw my results and text my Mum to "do me a favour" so I wouldn't have to wait, and my Mum didn't know I was having the test, and it was something I would much preferred to have broken to her gently in my own way.
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Learn about COSHH and the CPA good luck .(Original post by Malsi)
Thanks everyone really appreciate the help. That link is really interesting "jack7richards", thanks again
If anyones got any tips for preparation for a BMS NHS lab interview, I'm all ears
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Re: patient confidentiality in a laboratoryI would've lynched my aunt for doing that. Imagine if that was the result to a HIV or pregnancy test result or something...(Original post by xoxAngel_Kxox)
Patient confidentiality is REALLY important. I had a test done once, won't say what for, and my Auntie works in the labs that would have received the results (although this didn't cross my mind at the time because we don't talk to that side of the family). She saw my results and text my Mum to "do me a favour" so I wouldn't have to wait, and my Mum didn't know I was having the test, and it was something I would much preferred to have broken to her gently in my own way.
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Re: patient confidentiality in a laboratoryNot far wrong!(Original post by badumdumtscht)
I would've lynched my aunt for doing that. Imagine if that was the result to a HIV or pregnancy test result or something... -
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Re: patient confidentiality in a laboratoryAgree with this.(Original post by Fuzzicle)
No. You don't know if somebody like the patient's boss is pretending to be a close relative to get their medical information, which could lead to the patient's unfair dismissal from their work. Even if they are a close relative, they have no right to know about the patient's medical history unless they are under 16 years old.
But surely if the boss phoned up, got told the information, and the patient was lying, then it would be fair dismissal?
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Re: patient confidentiality in a laboratory(Original post by xoxAngel_Kxox)
Not far wrong!
When (if) I become a biomed, I'll never do that.
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Re: patient confidentiality in a laboratoryThe boss would be up **** creek! As would the biomedical scientist who disclosed the information. And the employee would be living in a nice house on the beach in the tropics.(Original post by DarkWhite)
Agree with this.
But surely if the boss phoned up, got told the information, and the patient was lying, then it would be fair dismissal?
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Re: patient confidentiality in a laboratoryJust like today thanks to everyone for all the input.Unfortunately didn't get accepted for the placement
Anyone know what are the chances of trainee biomedical scientist positions after graduation? Iv heard about the modernising scientific career, so I'm thinking they will probably be phased out altogether. -
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There will be opportunities.(Original post by Malsi)
Just like today thanks to everyone for all the input.Unfortunately didn't get accepted for the placement
Anyone know what are the chances of trainee biomedical scientist positions after graduation? Iv heard about the modernising scientific career, so I'm thinking they will probably be phased out altogether.
Don't worry now, focus on getting yourself a first. When you graduate get as much work experience as possible, perhaps even do a masters!
If you have no luck then you can always get a job as an MLA and apply for BMS posts internally!
Best of luck!
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Re: patient confidentiality in a laboratoryYeah, also, the boss could be the relative of the patient, which would make it even more awkward and infuriating; won't you agree?(Original post by Fuzzicle)
No. You don't know if somebody like the patient's boss is pretending to be a close relative to get their medical information, which could lead to the patient's unfair dismissal from their work. Even if they are a close relative, they have no right to know about the patient's medical history unless they are under 16 years old.
I had some experience such as this as well; they do mean well, but it's just inappropriate and quite frankly, it's none of their business - a bit blunt, and I do apologize for that, but that's the way is see it.(Original post by xoxAngel_Kxox)
Patient confidentiality is REALLY important. I had a test done once, won't say what for, and my Auntie works in the labs that would have received the results (although this didn't cross my mind at the time because we don't talk to that side of the family). She saw my results and text my Mum to "do me a favour" so I wouldn't have to wait, and my Mum didn't know I was having the test, and it was something I would much preferred to have broken to her gently in my own way.
Pointless story for you there.
I'd agree :/(Original post by badumdumtscht)
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Re: patient confidentiality in a laboratoryYup will just focus on getting a first now, and try again after graduation through the MLA route or maybe something else will turn up(Original post by Jack7Richards)
There will be opportunities.
Don't worry now, focus on getting yourself a first. When you graduate get as much work experience as possible, perhaps even do a masters!
If you have no luck then you can always get a job as an MLA and apply for BMS posts internally!
Best of luck!
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Re: patient confidentiality in a laboratory(Original post by Malsi)
Yup will just focus on getting a first now, and try again after graduation through the MLA route or maybe something else will turn up
Mate, I'm sure you're going to do very well with your studies; all the best!
