Security screening

Article Abstract:

Nurses should ensure they are meeting the conditions of the Data Protection Act, 1984 in the management of patient records. Nurses should encourage security-conscious staff attitudes. Only authorised personnel should access the computer. Computers should be located for privacy and passwords strictly controlled. Nurses should reassure patients that information is collected only to ensure the provision of optimum health care. The Act allows patients' access to their files although restrictions may operate if the information is harmful or threatens another individual's privacy.

Information law

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Provision of bloodborne virus screening in substance misuse

Article Abstract:

Bloodborne virus infections, such as hepatitis B and C as well as HIV, are highly likely to occur in injecting drug users who share equipment. It is strongly recommended that primary care drug services offer bloodborne virus screening as well as hepatitis B vaccinations to all its clients.

Diagnosis, Hepatitis B, Blood-borne diseases, Bloodborne diseases, Disease/Disorder overview, Substance abusers

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Screening to reduce HIV transmission from mother to baby

Article Abstract:

The use of HIV screening of pregnant women to prevent the transmission of HIV to the newborn is discussed. Consent issues and the discussion of alternatives with a pregnant woman diagnosed as HIV positive are also examined.

Product information, Usage, Testing, Prevention, Pregnant women, HIV infection in children, Pediatric HIV infections, HIV testing, HIV tests, Neonatal screening

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