I'm posting to the list in hope of a definitive answer but I have a feeling
I might not get one!
The police force have made a request to a hospital relating to a murder
investigation which took place in 1964, the case was unresolved and now new
evidence has come to light. The request is relating specifically to
patients who attended Genitourinary Medicine (Sexual Health Clinic) over a
three month period back in 1964. Apparently a request was made back at the
time of the initial investigation but the police were refused. The police
have made the request again and the debating has begun as the hospital still
retain such records. I can't get straight in my mind the relationship
between the DPA, Crime and Disorder Act and the NHS (Venereal Diseases)
Regulations which prevent the disclosure of any identifying information
about the patient with a venereal disease other than to a medical
practitioner under specified circumstances.
My initial reaction is that the hospital should disclose but we negotiate
the level of information provided.
Any other ideas?
Susan Kitching
Joint Agencies Information Sharing Officer
Telephone: 01709 823504
Strategic Services, Crinoline House
Effingham Square
Rotherham
S65 1AW
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