Medical records

[sherrardk]

I want to know if something is on my medical records, how would I go about finding out? I don't want to see the whole thing. Also, would something that might have been noted at the hospital after having had thing 1 and thing 2 be on my 'permanent' records? Hope this makes sense, thanks.

[China Doll]

I don't believe that a written note on your medical records at a hospital is going to be available to you in any medical records at the GP.

If it's a note in your hospital file then you need to send your request in writing to medical records I think, PALS would be able to advise, and there will be a fee. I don't think you would be able to get just a part of the notes as that relies on someone knowing exactly what to look for so you'd probably have to pay for the whole set.

I have known cases where notes have been read by the patient but someone has to sit and stay with them. I've never arranged that though so not sure what cirucmstances that's done in.

PALS will be your best bet in terms of advice, call them and go from there.

[sherrardk]

Thank you. When I had the things I am sure there was mention of a hernia (me, not one of them). I have had an 'odd' thing going on and it's getting worse (stupidly googled it and it sounds about right). Could just go to the docs and have it looked at but I am a head in the sand kind of person.

[China Doll]

For something like that it would be quicker to go to your GP. I certainly wouldn't go through the pallavar of obtaining notes. Plus, you don't have to pay to go to your GP!

[sherrardk]

Like your thinking CD. If it starts to get really bad or starts super-duper worrying me I will go and see the quack. Thanks for your answers.

[boxtops]

It depends on the area where you are. Round here, hospital notes (or reports from same) come direct to the GP electronically and the GP can see them (and investigations) on-line. You have the right to see your medical records. http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/1309.aspx?categoryid=68&subcategoryid=160