[The confidentiality of medical records before the judge]

Soins Psychiatr. 2012 Jul-Aug:(281):29-33.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Since August 1st, 2011, all patients hospitalised without consent now have the right for their hospitalisation to be reviewed by the liberty and detention judge. The open court principle being made public raises questions regarding the confidentiality of medical records as well as the protection of the patient against any possible stigmatisation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Access to Information / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Commitment of Mentally Ill / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Confidentiality / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • France
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Judicial Role*
  • Medical Records / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Mental Disorders / nursing*
  • Mental Disorders / rehabilitation
  • Patient Advocacy / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Social Stigma