Patients have a right under the DPA (and I think elsewhere) to see their
medical records but surely the best course of action would be to ask him
to obtain them from the original data holder, i.e. his GP. I think this
would also be the most appropriate course of action in the case of a
report specifically prepared for the University by the GP.
Don't get embroiled in a tug of data between the GP and the student if
you can avoid it.
David Hirst
Head of Legal Services
University of Sunderland
Okey, Andrew wrote:
>One for all you fellow HE types out there. Any comments/thoughts on the
>following scenario gratefully received...
>
>A student due to take exams here is affected by illness.
>
>The student gave our support team permission to approach their GP for
>relevant medical details. This we did, obtaining the info direct from
>the GP.
>
>Now the student has asked to see these records. What parts of which laws
>might apply? (I'm particularly concerned that there's probably specific
>legislation relating to medical/health records that has an influence
>beyond the terms of the DP act..)
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Andrew Okey
>Administrative Officer
>Student Registry
>Lancaster University
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