A rock and a hard place? Ministry of Defence | Defence News | MOD confirms loss of recruitment data

[Dr Adrian Midgley (In the office)]

James Cox wrote:
> There are strong medical reasons why such information is necessary. Next 
> of kin, anyone?
That would:-
a) require the contact details of the next of kin
b) imply permission to make contact with someone at the address given 
for some reasons.

> The medical code of confidentiality is extremely simple. 
Thank you for educating me.

 > Disclosure of
> patient data is illegal, period. Except, of course, when you're dealing 
> with a minor... (or someone who is deemed unable to make their own 
> medical decisions, in which case a next of kin or guardian ad litum is 
> assigned...)

or ...
or ...
or ...

etc

Alas

However, the simple approach to secrets is the best.