Document background
The Patient Confidentiality Form is a crucial document required in Irish healthcare settings to establish and maintain patient privacy and data protection standards. This document should be used when initiating a new patient relationship or updating existing confidentiality agreements to ensure compliance with current regulations. The form incorporates requirements from the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, and the Health Act 2004, among other relevant legislation. It details how patient information will be collected, used, stored, and protected, and outlines the circumstances under which such information may be shared. The document is particularly important in the context of increasing digitalization of healthcare services and the need for robust data protection measures. Healthcare providers must ensure this form is completed and understood by patients before collecting or processing any personal health information.
