DATA PROTECTION ACT USE of PATIENT INFORMATION We need to hold personal information about you on our computer system and in paper records to help us to look after your health needs, and your doctor is responsible for their accuracy and safe-keeping. Please help to keep your record up to date by informing us of any changes to your circumstances. Doctors and staff in the practice have access to your medical records to enable them to do their jobs. From time to time, and only if it is necessary, information may be shared with others involved in your care. Anyone with access to your record is properly trained in confidentiality issues and is governed by both a legal and contractual duty to keep your details private. All information about you is held securely and appropriate safeguards are in place to prevent accidental loss. In some circumstances we may be required by law to release your details to statutory or other official bodies, for example if a court order is presented, or in the case of public health issues i.e. notifiable diseases etc. In other circumstances you may be required to give written consent before information is released such as for medical reports for insurance or solicitors etc. – To ensure your privacy, we will not disclose information over the telephone or fax unless we are sure that we are talking to you. Information will not be disclosed to family, friends, or spouses unless we have prior written consent. We do not leave answer phone messages nor with others. You have a right to see your records if you wish. Please ask at reception if you would like further details and our patient information leaflet on this. An appointment may be required and in some circumstances a fee may also be payable. Please ask about a fees and charges.
DATA PROTECTION ACT USE of PATIENT INFORMATION We need to hold personal information about you on our computer system and in paper records to help us to look after your health needs, and your doctor is responsible for their accuracy and safe-keeping. Please help to keep your record up to date by informing us of any changes to your circumstances. Doctors and staff in the practice have access to your medical records to enable them to do their jobs. From time to time, and only if it is necessary, information may be shared with others involved in your care. Anyone with access to your record is properly trained in confidentiality issues and is governed by both a legal and contractual duty to keep your details private. All information about you is held securely and appropriate safeguards are in place to prevent accidental loss. In some circumstances we may be required by law to release your details to statutory or other official bodies, for example if a court order is presented, or in the case of public health issues i.e. notifiable diseases etc. In other circumstances you may be required to give written consent before information is released – such as for medical reports for insurance or solicitors etc. To ensure your privacy, we will not disclose information over the telephone or fax unless we are sure that we are talking to you. Information will not be disclosed to family, friends, or spouses unless we have prior written consent. We do not leave answer phone messages nor with others. You have a right to see your records if you wish. Please ask at reception if you would like further details and our patient information leaflet on this. An appointment may be required and in some circumstances a fee may also be payable. Please ask about a fees and charges.