Inappropriately accessing patient records is unprofessional behaviour

Richard Griffith , Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, highlights why accessing and reading the record of a person who is not in your care is in breach of the NMC Code and General Data Protection Regulation

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British Journal of Nursing
Published
2026-06-16
DOI
https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2026.0253
Primary Topic
Patient Dignity and Privacy
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Inappropriately accessing patient records is unprofessional behaviour

Richard Griffith
British Journal of Nursing
Patient Dignity and Privacy
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Inappropriately accessing patient records is unprofessional behaviour

Richard Griffith
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Abstract

Richard Griffith , Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, highlights why accessing and reading the record of a person who is not in your care is in breach of the NMC Code and General Data Protection Regulation

British Journal of NursingVol. 35(12)
Swansea University (GB)
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Patient Dignity and Privacy
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