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What to do if incorrectly assigned images are discovered in NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm and NHS diabetic eye screening

Images are taken of the aorta to check for swelling

Learning from incidents is important to help prevent future errors and reduce the risk of harm.

GPs’ duty to share information can be just as important as duty to protect confidentiality

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GPs have access to highly sensitive personal information and take their ethical and legal duties of confidentiality very seriously. However, it is important for them to remember the Caldicott principle that the duty to share information can be just as important as the duty to protect confidentiality.