Release Of Information In Healthcare In Suffolk
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If you or the person whose records you are requesting on behalf of are unregistered, PCSE will process the access application within 28 days. In certain circumstances, this may not be possible (for example, where the record cannot be traced, or is held by a third party storage provider outside of the control of PCSE.)
You may be able to request your record through your provider's patient portal. You may have to fill out a form — called a health or medical record release form, or request for access—send an email, or mail or fax a letter to your provider.
If you would like to access the information held by us, you can request it by emailing: foi@westsuffolk.uk. You will need to specify: what information you want. your name.
You have a legal right to access the personal information held about you by health and care organisations. You can already obtain this information at any time you choose by making a Subject Access Request (SAR), however, it takes up to one calendar month for your GP practice to provide the information.
Here is a suggested letter you can employ. I would like to make an application to see my medical records under the Data Protection Act 1998 (living patients). I wish to inspect the records made during the period (approximate date) to (approximate date).
To obtain a copy of your hospital records you will need to apply in writing to the hospital's records manager at the hospital where you received your treatment. Links to the various NHS hospital trusts: NHS England: NHS Choices website.
To obtain a copy of your hospital records you will need to apply in writing to the hospital's records manager at the hospital where you received your treatment. Links to the various NHS hospital trusts: NHS England: NHS Choices website.
If you would like to access the information held by us, you can request it by emailing: foi@westsuffolk.uk. You will need to specify: what information you want. your name.
You can telephone or email us on: Telephone: 0345 607 8866. Email: childrenshealth@suffolk.uk.
