Case study
Police request list of patients to assist with an assault case
Summary
- Does a doctor have to disclose sensitive patient information to the police without the patients’ consent, because they’re investigating a serious crime?
- Would such a disclosure be in the public interest?
- Does it make a difference what the requested information is?
- Would it make a difference if the police have a court order for release of the information?
Time: 10 mins
This case study will take around 10 minutes to complete.
Questions: 1
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