DATA PROTECTION

The Data Protection Act 1998 regulates how your personal information is used and protects you from misuse of your personal information. We are registered under and fully comply with this act  .

We are a paperlite practice , This means that a summary of your medical information including consultations , hospital letters, lab results etc are kept on computer. We treat your data with the utmost respect and confidentiality and this information is only shared if clinically necessary with other health professionals who will be providing your care, eg hospital clinics , NHS24. This is aimed to ensure you are getting the best care possible. You are entitled to see this information and ask for a copy of it - though there will be a charge for copies to cover our overheads of time and consumables. It is important to let us know if you are unhappy and do not wish your information to be shared in this way. Insurance companies, solicitors or researchers do not ahave access to your records unless you have specifically given your consent in writing for a medical report, or to release a copy of your medical records.