Access to Records

Patients can normally see their own medical record in the consulting room as the doctor or nurse use it.  Patients can request access to their own written and computer records if requested, although the records may not be removed from the practice premises. Assistance is given by the Practice Manager if access is required to the computer record and in this circumstance a member of staff will stay with you at all time to ensure confidentiality of other patient’s records.

If you require a copy of your record please ask to speak to the Practice Manager. Access to medical records for people outside the health care team (or those involved in the patient’s clinical care) is only given with the patient’s express written permission.