...John Dow The law on data sharing is complex and uncertain, making it difficult for practitioners to balance rules on disclosing data in the public or individual interest with those designed to protect confidentiality and privacy. The law does not provide clear direction, but the paper sets out...

...John Dow This article highlights some of the key features of the Freedom of Information Act and considers its implications for health and social services authorities. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 Access to Information Data Protection Confidentiality John The Freedom...

...John Dow This article looks at the legal and policy context for the development of advocacy services and considers the legal issues which arise when developing standards and codes of practice for advocacy services, in particular capacity, consent and confidentiality. Advocacy Mental Health...

... Trusts Confidentiality John Dow s From Partnership in Action to legal column Care Trusts ABSTRACT This article will examine the legal basis for joint working between health and social services and will look at some of the problem areas in the implementation of partnership arrangements. KEY WORDS...

... by adult services from children's services and vice versa? © MCB UP Limited 2002 Disability Children Act Confidentiality John Dow s (1) From Child Care to legal column Adult Care ABSTRACT This article looks at the division between child care and adult care services. It considers aspects...