General Information

Under the Data Protection Act 1998 everyone has a right to have a copy of their medical records. There are some exceptions:

• Access may be refused if the information contained in the records is deemed detrimental to the health of the patient or another person
• Details about third parties may be removed
• If applying for another person you must have their written consent or Power of Attorney

Medical records have been computerised at our surgery. Old paper notes are in the process of being transferred to the computer system.

Notes from treatment received elsewhere, such as hospitals, are retained 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 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 for the provision of paper copies. Individual sheets are charged at 30p page.