2006-11-16 09:03:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
In the UK (though I'm sure it's the same in the US) you have a right to see your own medical records under the Freedom of Information Act - just ask you doctor. If (s)he isn't helpful about it, threaten him/her with the FoI act and they'll let you see.
However you won't be able to see other people's records, since this is a breach of patient-doctor confidentiality. There may be excepctions, for example your own young children and anyone whose welfare is legally entrusted to you, or if the person has given permission, usually in a release form.
2006-11-16 09:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by btomkins88 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you trying to get the medical records of a person who is living or dead and in which country?
As indicated by other answers, in the UK you can only obtain copies of your own medical records although, even then, your doctor may be able to veto your request. If you are trying to find the medical records of a deceased ancestor or relative you may be more succesful but it would depend on what type of record you are trying to find and how far back in time your ancestor lived. There are usually quite a number of old hospital records in local archives, although they do not always give details about specific patients.
Find out as much information as you can about the relative and the treatment s/he may have received, then contact the local record office for advice.
2006-11-16 17:55:20 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie Babbage 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I understand it, medical records actually belong to the local health authority in the UK; a patient can see their own records though will not be allowed to remove them from the surgery premises,but I think they can only see them back to when the law regarding this came in; of course things may have changed since I worked in the health service but am fairly sure that was the case then. Sometimes an insurance company will ask to see them in respect of a claim and in that case a photocopy is usually made of the relevant bits and sent to the company
2006-11-19 17:41:32 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are yours then yes.
If not, you need to have the persons records you need sign a medical release form.
2006-11-16 17:04:53 · answer #4 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless they have listed you as a person who is allowed to have access to them. Generally when you fill out forms when first seeing a new doctor there is a spot to fill out for whom to share your medical information with. If you have not been listed as a person who is able to view this info they will not allow you to do so.
2006-11-16 17:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by ♥♫♥ Crystal ♥♫♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u have the power 2,
2006-11-16 17:05:23 · answer #6 · answered by sweetie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In which country?? In most countries I know you have to have a Power of Atty.
2006-11-16 17:19:26 · answer #7 · answered by HSB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apart from your own, not without their permission or unless they are deceased and you are their next of kin, executor etc.
2006-11-16 17:08:55 · answer #8 · answered by Jumble 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only your own.
2006-11-16 17:05:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have the power of attorney yes. if not, no
2006-11-16 17:04:47 · answer #10 · answered by Your_Star 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋