Friends or relatives wishing to discuss the problems of another are advised to let that person know so that they can give their consent to the practice prior to any discussion.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS/INFORMATION SHARING

This practice complies with Data Protection and Access to Medical Records legislation. Information can be shared in the following circumstances:
If you are referred to another doctor or health professional e.g. hospital, extended services or within the practice to further your medical treatment, necessary information will go with the referral, it is assumed that you agree to this if you have agreed to the referral.

Anonymised patient information will also be used at local and national level to help the Department of Health and government plan services to improve patient care.

If you have any worries about the use of anonymised or other information please speak to the practice manager.

We have a duty to provide information in circumstances of child protection.

Practices undergo regular visits by external assessors to verify the quality of care provided to patients. During these assessment visits a random selection of patient records will be made available to the team – we currently obtain written consent from each patient to allow access. If you wish to allow access to your records for these assessment visits and have not completed a consent form already, please request a form from reception.