Confidentiality and Privacy have a major role in the success of a Good Clinical Practice GCP study. They are the cornerstone of ethical and legal guidelines. Protecting the privacy of participants is essential to protect the interests of individuals.
Confidentiality refers to preventing participant data disclosure from the physician’s end to third parties. Ensuring the confidentiality of participants’ data gives the participants the confidence to share their personal and relevant details with the physician that could potentially impact the result of the clinical trial. Breach of confidentiality can be a potential risk in Clinical Research, therefore it is essential to make sure that the staff abides by the GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines that explain the concept of Confidentiality and Privacy.
