What is a medical mystery?

Under the medical secret clearly understood about the fact of seeking medical help, the health status of a citizen, the diagnosis of his disease, and other information obtained during his examination and treatment (article 61 of the Fundamentals of Legislation on health protection of citizens "). They are secret, regardless of the form of rights to medical treatment and its results.

Citizen, as written, must be confirmed by the guarantee of confidentiality of information transmitted to them, but it does not matter whether or not the patient requests this (that is, in itself a white coat - a guarantee). Duty to preserve it does not stop with the death of the patient.

Breach of confidentiality - it is the disclosure of at least one person intentional or careless (negligent storage of medical records or conversation in a crowded place). Not allowed disclosure of information constituting a medical secret, persons to whom they became known during training, the performance of professional, service and other obligations, except in cases which are below.

With the consent of (and only with written consent) a citizen or legal representative may be the transfer of information constituting a medical secret, other citizens and officials for examination and treatment for the patient's rights and legitimate interests, research, publications in scientific literature, the use of this information in the educational process and for other purposes. At the same time trying not to disclose the passport data, report a minimum of information to facilitate recognition.

Necessary exchange of information in the course of providing specialist medical care is not considered a breach of medical secrecy.

Provision of information constituting a medical secret, without the consent of the citizen or legal representative may be:

1) for examination and treatment of a citizen who is unable, because of their status to express their will (unconsciousness, acute psychosis, etc.);

2) the threat of the spread of infectious diseases, mass poisonings and injuries (silence about it - in itself a subject of judicial proceedings);

3) at the request of inquiry and investigation, the prosecutor and the court in connection with the investigation or court proceedings (inquiries lawyers, advocates, communities - not in the bill, answers only to the specific issues in their area of competence: the ability to participate in the hearing, to educate Child entitled to additional living space, etc.);

4) in the case of assisting a minor under the age of 15 years to inform his parents or legal representatives (such a sin not to do);

5) if there are grounds for believing that the injury of a citizen caused by unlawful actions (comments, I think, is not required).

All information in the medical records of a citizen - too patient confidentiality. Without the consent of the citizen, it is transferred to outsiders only in the above five cases.