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Retinopathy Awareness Patient Pathway & Screening Process Reducing Financial Risk Quality & Clinical Governance NSF Targets/ Perf. Dashboard Security & Confidentiality Supporting Clinicians Supporting PCT Useful Resources	Security & Confidentiality Complying with all Legal Requirements 1st Retinal Screen are experts in the field of Security, Confidentiality and Patient Consent. There are many legal requirements that need to be maintained in the handling of NHS data and our Security Policy and Procedures ensure compliance. The relevant European Directives are reflected in the Data Protection Act: which mandates that the originators of the data hold all final rights to the data sourced. 1st Retinal Screen ensures that full security measures are implemented to protect patient privacy under the governance of the PCTs Director of Public Health, who continues to be the delegated authority of the Secretary of State on all matters of medical records control. 1st Retinal Screen confirms that all patient data formed during this service will be administered in accordance with the Commissioner's requirements, and in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2001. 1st Retinal Screen role is essentially a bureau service provider under this programme; we have no rights to further process or pass the information onto other parties. Patient Consent Form 1st Retinal Screen has developed a Patient Consent Form for the purpose of obtaining informed written consent to the screening procedure and for the use of data about the patient  used by the local healthcare purchasers and providers in the provision of improved care to patients with Diabetes. The Patient Consent Form is issued with the Appointment Confirmation Letter and is mail merged with the patient's details for convenience. The retinal screening procedure will not be carried out without patient consent. Should the patient refuse to provide their consent, the patient’s information will remain in a “sealed envelope” and will only be accessible to the patient’s GP Practice.
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