Dear List
Whilst speaking with my colleagues recently the issue regarding consent to
access medical reports came up again. They feel that once you have taken
the client's consent and written to the GP you should also write to the
client informing them that the letter has now been sent. This is after you
have explained the requirements of the law to the client verbally before
they sign the consent.
I have never come across this before. I have always consented the client
and written the report. It has always been my understanding that onus to
inform the client re the 21 day right to read clause was on the Dr writing
the report and not on the person requesting.
Therefore, is there a requirement on the requesting person to inform the
client in writing that they have written for a GP report - after they have
already told them at the consultation - so that they know when their 21 day
right to view period starts?
Many thanks,
Jeremy R F Smith
RGN BSc Hons (OHN)
Senior OH Advisor - KCC
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