The Family Medical Practice is very serious about the way in which we handle your personal information and adheres to the GDPR regulations to provide protection and privacy:-
How we use your medical records
The Family Medical Practice handles and holds medical records in line with laws on data protection and confidentiality.
We share medical records with those who are involved in providing you with care and treatment.
In some circumstances we will also share medical records for medical research, for example to find out about why people get ill.
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.
Your rights under GDPR
You have the right to be given a copy of your medical records.
You have a right to object to your medical records being shared with those who provide you with care.
You have the right to object to your information being used for medical research and to plan health services.
You have the right to have any mistakes corrected and to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office, visit ico.org.uk for further information.
Please see the Practice Privacy Notices on this website and in surgery.
To access your information, withdraw your consent, or have any questions answered please contact the practice manager, Mrs Moya Kirk.
