In order to provide the right level of care, we are required 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 GP 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.
Confidentiality and personal information
Doctors and staff in the practice have access to your medical records to enable them to do their jobs. From time to time information may be shared with others involved in your care if it is necessary. Anyone with access to your record is properly trained in confidentiality issues and is governed by both 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. In other circumstances you may be required to give written consent before information is released – such as for medical reports for insurance purposes, solicitors etc.
To ensure your privacy, we will not disclose information over the telephone 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.
You have a right to see your records if you wish. Please ask reception or see our GDPR section. In some circumstances, a fee may be payable.
To view our policy on Data Protection, please contact the surgery via email at wootton.medicalcentre@nhs.net or via reception.
