The Data Protection Act 1998: an audit of its effect on surgical trainees' practice.
The Data Protection Act 1998 came into force in March 2000 and has significant implications on our normal practice. A survey of surgical specialist registrars was made to establish knowledge of the Act and adherence to its eight principles. Knowledge was patchy and adherence minimal, Simple guidelines are suggested to help juniors keep within the principles of the Act.
Webb
Jill B
JB
Department of Plastic Surgery, City General Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, UK. jillwebb@doctors.org.uk
D016494:Computer Security / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004739:England; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008485:Medical Audit; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*