ABSTRACT
Confidentiality is a fundamental part of professional practice. It is the legal obliga-
tion that is derived from statutory and case law as well as forming part of the duty
of care to a patient (Beech 2007).
Confidentiality is a fundamental part of professional practice. It is the legal obliga-
tion that is derived from statutory and case law as well as forming part of the duty
of care to a patient (Beech 2007).