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Viewing my medical records?

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Barbara63184
Barbara63184

I've applied to see my medical records but the form states I can only view the records from the date I applied which to me is useless as its only a day!!!?

Anyone got any advice?

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  • jmcg2014
    jmcg2014 Barbara63184

    Posted

    simply go back to them and say that its untrue.  you are entitled under data security to see every single bit of information any organisation holds on you.  you maybe have the wrong form?
    • Barbara63184
      Barbara63184 jmcg2014

      Posted

      Hi thanks for your imput, that's what I thought as well, I emailed the GP to ask to access my records online and they sent this form back, its for me to sign and return, but reading about the access to my records they feel I should be aware of both positive and negative implications of such open access! Then at the bottom it says " The information accessible online will be from the date of approval of your application i. e. not historic prior to that date ."

      Also says the GP can withhold information if they feel it would cause me distress!

      I don't think my GP could cause me any more distress as I was diagnosed with secondary metastatic breast cancer and its terminal! I just want to know the ins and outs of every test, scan and meeting. Although my oncologist is very open with me I just want to see all the info in black and white, I'm going to sign the form but also email the practice manager!

      Thanks again for your advice.

  • jemma33320
    jemma33320 Barbara63184

    Posted

    Just remember that any medical records, whether they be doctor visits, diagnostic imaging and blood or specimen analysis belongs to you. YOU own them, not anyone else, and you have a clear legal right to all and any of your own records.
    • Barbara63184
      Barbara63184 jemma33320

      Posted

      Hi thanks for the advice, I'm going to get back in touch with the GPs practice manager as its just daft saying they will only give access to records from the date of approval as it'll only be days and I never see my GP or very rarely its mostly my nurse or oncologist I only ever order my repeat prescriptions from the GP !

      I am terminal now and really feel I should be able to read whatever I like!!!

      Thanks

  • SteV3
    SteV3 Barbara63184

    Posted

    Hi Barbara,

    By Law, you can view your medical records prior to making an appointment, but under the current Data Protection Act you can not obtain hard copies.

    It is coming all on very soon, but you need your NHS Number to access the minimal amount of information about you at the moment. You will be soon to access all data about yourself which is kept electronically.

    Companies need your consent to access your records, electronically across the health system by 2018 and for urgent care services, not until 2020.

    You can opt out of sharing such data from other services.

    You were to be able to access your own GP records from Spring last year.

    A digital version of the ‘red book’ for a child’s early health records - should be available from this year.

    Regards,

    Les.

    • Barbara63184
      Barbara63184 SteV3

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Les, so what you're saying is I'll be able to see recent records but no historic yet?.
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