Fiona Caldicott
Fiona Caldicott
Fiona Caldicott (pronunciation: Fee-oh-na Cal-di-cott) is a prominent figure in the field of medicine and healthcare in the United Kingdom. She is best known for her role as the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care in England.
Etymology
The name Fiona is of Gaelic origin, meaning "fair" or "white". Caldicott is a surname of English origin, though its exact etymology is unknown.
Biography
Fiona Caldicott was born in 1941. She studied medicine at St Hilda's College, Oxford, and later became the President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. In 1997, she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her services to medicine and psychiatry.
Caldicott Principles
In 1997, Caldicott was asked to chair a review of patient-identifiable information, which led to the creation of the Caldicott Principles. These principles provide a framework for the management of patient information in the National Health Service (NHS) and have been widely adopted across the healthcare sector.
National Data Guardian
In 2014, Caldicott was appointed as the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care. In this role, she provides advice and guidance on the use of health and care data, and promotes the provision of clear information to the public about how their personal data is used.
Related Terms
- Caldicott Principles
- National Health Service
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- St Hilda's College, Oxford
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fiona Caldicott
- Wikipedia's article - Fiona Caldicott
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