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HSC 1998/059 NHS complaints procedures - confidentiality
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Document type:Health Service Circular
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:17 April 1998
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:1998
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Series number:HSC 1998/059
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Pages:5
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Copyright holder:Crown copyright
This Circular reminds Chief Executives of the need to protect confidentiality at particular points during the NHS complaints procedures, and encloses for information a copy of a letter on confidentiality issues which is being sent to all lay chairmen on Regional Office lists.
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