Investigating doctors' performance can cause problems of consent and confidentiality

EDITOR-After pilot schemes were carried out in the north west of England health authorities in England established panels to address poor performance among general practitioners. 1 Through experience several important ethical issues have arisen that need to be addressed by the panels, the National C...

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Published in:BMJ 2002-04, Vol.324 (7341), p.852-852
Main Authors: Capek, M E Y, Roland, M O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bioethics
Clinical Competence
Confidentiality
Consent
Councils
England
Humans
Informed Consent
Letters
Patient confidentiality
Patients
Physicians, Family - standards
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Summary:EDITOR-After pilot schemes were carried out in the north west of England health authorities in England established panels to address poor performance among general practitioners. 1 Through experience several important ethical issues have arisen that need to be addressed by the panels, the National Clinical Assessment Authority, and primary care trusts.
ISSN:0959-8138
0959-8146
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.324.7341.852/a