2. Patient Information and Privacy

		Corresponding GPDocs pages
2.1	The practice understands and implements the Privacy Act and Health Information Privacy Code. Evidence Completed team training records. A documented privacy and health information security policy and procedure.	Privacy Disclosing Patient Information Physical Privacy IT Security Safeguarding Patient Information Photos, Filming, and Recording Privacy Breaches
2.2	The practice registers and/or enrols patients consistent with current Ministry of Health guidelines. Evidence A patient enrolment form including a privacy statement.	Enrolment
2.3	The practice ensures newly enrolled patients' records are reviewed by a clinician. Evidence A documented records transfer policy and procedure for patient records in and out of the practice, including timeframes.	New Patient Records Transferring Patient Records
2.4	The practice provides patients with information about how the practice will inform them of their test results. Evidence Verbally and/or in writing, e.g. leaflet, brochure, poster, or by notice on the patient portal or practice website.	Notifying Patients of Results
2.5	The practice ensures environmental privacy for patients and their whānau. Evidence Describe and/or demonstrate how the physical environment maintains patient/whānau privacy. For example, reception area document handling and phone etiquette, curtaining, private rooms, soundproof areas.	Physical Privacy

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Topic type Topic Types There are two topic types: Core content Text outside the yellow highlighting (as shown on the model site) is there for compliance, legislation, or best practice. The text is not normally changed. Core content is continually reviewed and kept up to date. Customised Core content on this page has been changed on request by the practice. Customised topics must be reviewed and updated by the practice because they are not automatically updated by GPDocs.	Core content
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Topic ID:	12849