Under this Act the patient has a right of access to the information held in medical records. Details of your rights are available from the Practice Manager.
- To provide further medical treatment for you e.g. from district nurses and hospital services
- To help you access other services e.g. from Social Work department. This requires your consent
- To provide further information regarding a vulnerable patient e.g. child protection.
- Anonymised patient information will also be used at local and national level to help the Health Board and Government Plan services. E.g. for diabetic care. If you do not wish anonymous information about you be used in such a way, please let us know.
There may be an administrative fee if you request copies of information from your records. Please contact the surgery for more information.
A summary of your Medical Record can be viewed using our online service Patient Access. Click here for more information.