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
• For more information on the above, please see our practice Privacy Notice Leaflet, which is available at reception and on our website: http://www.fordmedicalpractice.nhs.uk

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