Confidentiality
Everyone has the right to privacy and confidentiality. All our staff have access to patient information at various levels. They all receive training aimed at ensuring confidentiality is maintained throughout the surgery at all times. Should the occasion arise that you wish to speak to a receptionist in private, please ask and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.
In line with the above, we are unable to disclose any information regarding a patient, unless they are deemed a minor, to anyone other than the patient themselves, unless written consent is given that this disclosure can be made.
Please do not be offended if you are refused information regarding another patient, even if they are a family member or close friend. We have all of our patients' best interests at heart.
How We Keep Your Records Confidential
Everyone working for the NHS has a legal duty to keep information about you confidential.
Who Are Our Partner Organisations?
We may share information with the following main partner organisations:
- Strategic Health Authorities
- NHS Trusts
- Ambulance Services
We may also share your information, subject to strict agreement about how it will be used and with your consent, with:
- Social Services
- Education Services
- Local Authorities eg housing
- Voluntary Sector Providers
- Private Sector Providers
Why We Collect Information About You
- Your doctor and the team of healthcare professionals (nurses, osteopaths and counselling therapists for example) caring for you, keep records about your health and any treatment and care you receive from the NHS.
- These records help to ensure that you receive the best possible care now and in the future
- Secretaries, receptionists and other clerical staff need access to some of your records in order to do administrative tasks such as booking appointments and communicating with you and other parts of the NHS.
How Can You Access Your Health Records?
- You have the right of access to the information we hold about you on our records.
- If you require access to/information from your records please apply in writing to Gael Ogunyemi, Practice Manager.
- Our guiding principle is that we are holding your records in strict confidence.