What are the 7 Caldicott principles? How many Caldicott principles are there NHS?

The Caldicott principles are basic norms and regulations that govern a patient’s confidentiality. They are the essential standards that all healthcare workers must follow to guarantee that confidentiality is maintained. Dame Fiona Caldicott developed the Caldicott principles in 1997.

These principles apply to the use of confidential information in health and social care organisations, as well as when such information is shared with other organisations and persons for both individual care and other purposes.

What are the 7 Caldicott principles?

The seven Caldicott Principles relating to the use of patient-identifiable information are: Justify the purpose(s) of using confidential information. Only use it when necessary, Use the minimum that is required, Access should be on a strictly need-to-know basis, Everyone must understand his or her responsibilities.

Understand and comply with the law. The duty to share information can be as important as the duty to protect patient confidentiality. Inform patients and service users about how their confidential information is used.

How many Caldicott principles are there NHS?

The Caldicott principles were originally six, but after a review in April 2013, the seventh principle was added. An eighth principle was added in December 2020.