Guest guest Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi all, just thought I'd join the conversation on obtaining medical records. In the UK all medical establishments and professionals are bound by law under the Freedom of Information Act, to allow individual patients access to all records, correspondence and other related information. Some may charge a nominal fee for copying etc, but they cannot refuse you the information you require. Some medical receptions still seem to require a Court Order just to tell you the time! It appears national law doesn't apply to receptionists! As I have three specialists in three different hospitals in three different counties, I am the only constant factor in this loop. Therefore I need to know what is happening so I can relay the information onto the each medical professional. I keep a file with all results and letters so I have an available history. Cheers, Mike (Chip) Chapman Cornwall. UK Subject: Re: Lynne loratodyne, Salmetrol, Dr not listening, medical recordsTo: asthma Date: Wednesday, 21 September, 2011, 2:37 Slats a medical record is not personal property, it belongs to the doctor or hospital initiating it. With the proper paperwork, you are allowed to access most parts of your medical record. Under HIPAA a health care facility is obligated to provide the following rights: -the right to have access to health care without prejudice -the right to be treated with respect and dignity at all times -the right to privacy and confidentiality -the right to personal safety AND -the right to complete information about one's own condition and treatment This article on about.com clearly explains the legal mumbo jumbo in layman's terms...http://patients.about.com/od/yourmedicalrecords/a/getmedrecords.htm Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I thought the whole thing about the NHS putting records online was to avoid things like that? I had the letter ages ago that told me that my records would automatically be included unless I replies to opt out, but I've not heard anything else about it since.JennTha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire...! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. Subject: Re: Lynne loratodyne, Salmetrol, Dr not listening, medical recordsTo: asthma Date: Wednesday, 21 September, 2011, 2:37 Slats a medical record is not personal property, it belongs to the doctor or hospital initiating it. With the proper paperwork, you are allowed to access most parts of your medical record. Under HIPAA a health care facility is obligated to provide the following rights: -the right to have access to health care without prejudice -the right to be treated with respect and dignity at all times -the right to privacy and confidentiality -the right to personal safety AND -the right to complete information about one's own condition and treatment This article on about.com clearly explains the legal mumbo jumbo in layman's terms...http://patients.about.com/od/yourmedicalrecords/a/getmedrecords.htm Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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