
Confidentiality
In
the interest of all our patients we operate a strict code of confidentiality at
all times in accordance with Caldicott Guidelines and the Data Protection Act.
No access to patient information will be given outside of these guidelines. Every
use of patient identifiable information must be lawful. A person in each organisation
handling patient information should be responsible for ensuring that the organisation
complies with legal requirements. All our staff, both clinical and non-clinical,
have been made fully aware of their responsibilities and obligations.
Freedom Of Information - Publication Scheme
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 obliges the practice to produce a publication
scheme. A publication scheme is a guide to the 'classes' of information
the practice intends to routinely make available.
This scheme is available from reception.
Complaints
If you have a concern or would like to make a complaint, please either telephone
or write to Clare Bellini (practice manager). We do have a complaints procedure in
place, details of which are displayed in the waiting area in reception. If you
feel you cannot raise your concerns or make a complaint direct to the surgery,
please write to the Complaints Manager at Leeds PCT (North West House, West Park Ring Road, Leeds, LS16 6QG)
or telephone 0113 305 7370. The manager will discuss the options open to you
which include your right to ask the Healthcare Commission to review your case.
Zero Tolerance
We operate a zero tolerance policy at the practice. If you act violently, either
verbally or physically, towards any member of staff, you will be removed from
our list and provided with an explanation as to the reason why.
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