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Thread: ACCESS TO MY NHS MEDICAL RECORDS!

Started 1 month, 2 weeks ago by Rozen
Does anyone know the procedure for one to acquire access to their NHS Medical Records? I know that NHS patients are legally entitled to access their medical records, I just don't know where to start...
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Obie replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hi Rose hope you are alright. This page gives you information on how to proceed in getting your records. I hope this helps. _________________ Weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning. Success doesn't come without strife

Rozen replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Cheers Obie, mate!

amitc replied 1 week ago
Hi Rozen. May be I am late for the reply. Did you already apply for your records? Please see how it works- You have to write/fax your request to the data protection team in your NHS trust. You can find leaflet regarding access to your records in your local NHS. Data Protection team will send you a form which you have to fill and return them back by post. They can take up to 40 days to send...

Rozen replied 1 week ago
Never too late, Amitc! I'm still looking into it (from NL)! Thank you for your reply.

PaperPusher replied 1 week ago
I just ask the GP if I can look through them at an appointment if they have time to accomodate that. If it is just your GP records you want to see this may be worth a try. If you want a copy of everything you will probably have to fill in a form as Amitic said.

amitc replied 1 week ago
I used to work in Data Protection- NHS so I know how it works. Even if it is only GP records still they will take permission from consultant. Once consultant give permission then they can photocopy of the records and send via recorded delivery or can arrange time for you to view the records. As Paper pusher said it will take less time if you only want to view your records. You can contact your GP...

 

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Rozen
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ACCESS TO MY NHS MEDICAL RECORDS!
Published (2009-12-15 18:41:00)
Never too late, Amitc! I'm still looking into it (from NL)! Thank you for your reply.
amitc
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ACCESS TO MY NHS MEDICAL RECORDS!
Published (2009-12-15 20:35:00)
I used to work in Data Protection- NHS so I know how it works. Even if it is only GP records still they will take permission from consultant. Once consultant give permission then they can photocopy of the records and send via recorded delivery or can arrange time for you to view the records. As Paper pusher said it will take less time if you only want to view your records. You can contact your GP or Local Hospital for more details.
Obie
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ACCESS TO MY NHS MEDICAL RECORDS!
Published (2009-11-04 01:44:00)
Hi Rose hope you are alright. This page gives you information on how to proceed in getting your records. I hope this helps. _________________ Weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning. Success doesn't come without strife
PaperPusher
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ACCESS TO MY NHS MEDICAL RECORDS!
Published (2009-12-15 18:58:00)
I just ask the GP if I can look through them at an appointment if they have time to accomodate that. If it is just your GP records you want to see this may be worth a try. If you want a copy of everything you will probably have to fill in a form as Amitic said.

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