title: Maintaining patient confidentiality in A&E.
abstract: This paper explores the moral issues associated with maintaining patient confidentiality. In particular, the paper focuses on the problems that can arise in A&E, such as conversations in curtained cubicles being overheard. A problem-solving approach is offered as one way of addressing potential breaches of confidentiality.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mortlock
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality; D004630:Emergencies / Q000451:nursing*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D010564:Personnel, Hospital