Confidentiality should be maintained between a doctor and patient at all times without exception. | Before | 25 | 2 | 3 |
After | 20 | 3 | 6 |
Confidentiality should be broken if a client discloses information that places the patient at risk of injury/harm/illness. | Before | 23 | 5 | 2 |
After | 23 | 3 | 3 |
Confidentiality does not affect the patient in any way and therefore it doesn’t really matter if the doctor discusses information with others. | Before | 0 | 3 | 27 |
After | 1 | 3 | 25 |
A doctor should always ask permission from or inform the patient before he or she breaks confidentiality. | Before | 28 | 1 | 1 |
After | 25 | 3 | 1 |
Confidentiality should be maintained whenever possible with the exception of situations where there is a risk of harm to others. | Before | 27 | 3 | 0 |
After | 26 | 1 | 0 |
Doctors are patients’ representatives and therefore should not be expected to release information about a patient to a third party without the patient’s properly informed consent. | Before | 24 | 3 | 3 |
After | 23 | 3 | 3 |