We ask for personal information so that you can receive appropriate care and treatment. This information is recorded on computer and we are registered under the Data Protection Act 2018.
The practice will ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times by all members of the practice team. However, for the effective functioning of a multi-disciplinary team it is necessary that medical information about you is sometimes shared between members of the team.
It is sometimes necessary to share information about our patients with other organisations. Reasons for this include for the purpose of NHS audit, the investigation of complaints, training of health and social care staff and to plan for future health care needs.
Personally identifiable information will only shared with your prior consent unless the law requires information to be passed on to improve public health or where we are required to report certain information to the appropriate authorities such as the notification of new births, or where a formal court order has been issued.
Everyone working for the NHS and Social Services has a legal duty to keep information about you confidential. This legal obligation extends to anyone who receives information from us.