How we use your medical records – Important information for patients
• This practice handles 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 more 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.
• You have the right to be given a copy of your medical record.
• You have the 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.
Please speak to a member of staff for more information about your rights.
Our Data Protection Officer:
Liane Cotterill, Senior Governance Manager & Data Protection Officer
North of England Commissioning Support,
Teesdale House,
Westpoint Road,
Thornaby,
Stockton-On-Tees,
TS17 6BL
Tel: 01642 745042
Mob: 07796278381
Email: liane.cotterill@nhs.net