How we use your information (GDPR)
Important information for patients
How we use your medical records (GDPR):
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This practice handles medical records in-line with laws on data protection and confidentiality.
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We share medical records with those who are involved in providing you with care and treatment.
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In some circumstances we will also share medical records for medical research, for example to find out more about why people get ill.
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We share information when the law requires us to do so, for example, to prevent infectious diseases from spreading or to check the care being provided to you is safe.
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You have the right to be given a copy of your medical record.
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You have the right to object to your medical records being shared with those who provide you with care.
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You have the right to object to your information being used for medical research and to plan health services.
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You have the right to have any mistakes corrected and to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office. Please see the practice privacy notice on the website or speak to a member of staff for more information about your rights.
Covid-19 Supplemental Notice June 2020 - We are supporting vital coronavirus planning and research by sharing your data with NHS Digital. Click here for a transparency notice which supplements our main practice privacy notice.
National Data Opt Out
Patients personal confidential data is extracted and shared with NHS Digital in order to support vital health and care planning and research.
Patients may opt out of having their information shared for Planning or Research by applying a National Data Opt Out and/or a Type 1 Opt Out.
For further information regarding National Data Opt Out please click here.