By the end of this section, you should be able to:
Explain what the National Data Opt-Out is.
Identify the types of information it applies to.
Understand why the National Data Opt-Out was introduced.
Brief Description Of National Data Opt-out
Easy
3:35 mins
Understand the key principles and processes of the National Data Opt-Out Policy, including how it protects patient confidentiality and supports ethical data use across the NHS.
Module 4 : Checklist
Easy
3:35 mins
By the end of this section, you should be able to: Understand the key organizational actions required for GDPR compliance.
Recognize how to implement data protection principles effectively across operations.
Module 3 : Data Protection Principles and Key elements of GDPR
Easy
32:26 mins
Upon completing this section, you will understand:
The Data Protection Principles outlined in the GDPR.
The core elements of GDPR, including:
Recording data processing activities
Data Protection Officer (DPO) role
Data protection by design and by default
Transparency and fair processing
Module 2 : Important Definitions
Easy
7:13 mins
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Define personal data and understand its scope under the UK GDPR.
Identify what is considered special category data and why it requires extra protection.
Understand the roles and definitions of data controller, joint controller, data processor, and data subject.
Module 1 : Introduction
Easy
8:20 mins
Upon completion of this section, you will be able to:
Explain what the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) is.
Understand why UK GDPR is essential in health and social care settings.
Describe how UK GDPR was developed and its connection to the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018.
Brief description
Easy
4:56 mins
By the end of this section, you should be able to clearly demonstrate an understanding of the following key areas related to UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):
Definition and Purpose: Understand what the UK GDPR is and its relevance within the health and social care sectors.
Importance in Healthcare: Recognize why data protection under UK GDPR is crucial to maintaining patient confidentiality, trust, and compliance.
Module 4 : Refusal of Treatment
Easy
11:34 mins
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this section, you should be able to:
Understand an adult with capacity’s right to refuse treatment.
Recognize how to respond if an adult lacking capacity refuses consent.
Explain what an advance decision means and how it affects care.
Understand how to handle refusals by children or young people.
Identify circumstances where refusal of consent can be overruled.
Discuss end-of-life decision-making principles.
Module 3 : Provision of information
Easy
11:22 mins
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this section, you should be able to:
Explain why the provision of information is central to the consent process.
Describe the responsibilities of health professionals in ensuring patients receive appropriate, understandable, and relevant information.
Module 2 : when is consent needed
Easy
10:27 mins
Learning Outcomes
After completing this section, you should be able to:
Explain the meaning of consent and identify the criteria required for it to be valid.
Describe the different forms of consent and why consent is essential in healthcare practice.
Understand the patient’s perspective when deciding to give or withhold consent.
Recognize how consent benefits both patients and healthcare professionals.
Define mental capacity, how it is assessed, and the factors that guide best-interest decisions under the Mental Capacity Act (MCA).
