Access to Medical Records
Under the Data Protection Act 1998 everyone has a right to have a copy of their medical records.
There are some exceptions :-
Medical records have been fully computerised at our surgery since 2000. Notes from treatment received elsewhere such as hospital are kept there but we usually receive a summary report of your treatment which is added to your records.
If you wish to access your records please apply in writing to the Practice Manager. You will usually receive a response within 21 days.
A charge of £10 is made if you require information that is held on the computer. If you also wish to access manual records the charge can be up to £50. Photocopies are charged at 30p per sheet.
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