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ACCESSING YOUR OWN MEDICAL RECORDS

The most common question we have on NHS Exposed is "how do we access our health records". The method is very simple.

a) Write a letter to your GP or your Consultant / Trust stating the Access to Health Records Act 1990. Stipulate that you wish all medical records on file and computer which includes all results and observation / drug charts. Some Trusts may charge for photocopying and prices vary.

b) If the Trust or your doctor fails to disclose your medical records, you may write to the Data Protection Commissioner who will investigate your complaint.

Information Line: 01625 545 745
E-mail: mail@dataprotection.gov.uk
Web site: http://www.dataprotection.gov.uk/
Switchboard 01625 545 700
Fax 01625 524 510
DX 20819 Wilmslow

Postal address
Data Protection Commissioner
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

c) If the Data Protection Commissioner fails then you are free to claim for your records in court. You are entitled to claim for them under the Access to Health records act in your local court. You may seek legal advice or it is possible to carry this out yourself. Your local court will have a claim form pack.

Please see
THE COURT SERVICE SITE

MATERIALS OF USE

a) THE ACCESS TO HEALTH RECORDS ACT 1990
b) The Campaign for Freedom of Information is also useful
Campaign for Freedom of Information
Suite 102
16 Baldwins Gardens
London
EC1N 7RJ

Website: http://www.cfoi.org.uk
Email: admin@cfoi.demon.co.uk

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