Disclosing confidential information to the Gardaí in the Republic of Ireland

When might doctors be required to share information with the Gardaí?

Dr Edward Farnan

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Dr Edward Farnan
Medico-legal adviser

MB BCh BAO LLM FRCGP DGM DCH DRCOG Dr Farnan graduated from Queen's University, Belfast, in 1995 and completed his GP training in Northern Ireland, practising as a principal in general practice in Armagh for 11 years. He also sat on a research ethics committee, and had a particular interest in clinical governance.

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