Data protection information

Last Updated: Wednesday, 04 September 2024

How we use your medical records

Important information for patients

This practice handles medical records in-line with laws on data protection and confidentiality
We share medical records with those who are involved in providing you with care and treatment
In some circumstances we will also share medical records for medical research; for example to find out more about why people get ill
We share information when the law requires us to do so; for example, to prevent infectious diseases from spreading or to check the care being provided to you is safe
You have the right to be given a copy of your medical record
You have the right to object to your medical records being shared with those who provide you with care
You have the right to object to your information being used for medical research and to plan health services
You have the right to have any mistakes corrected and to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office
For more information on the above, please see our practice Privacy Notice Leaflet, which is available at reception and on our website: http://www.thecornersurgery-southport.nhs.uk

Dr David Smith, Information Governance Lead & Data Protection Officer

Research and planning

Read about your choices about data sharing for research and planning

To choose if data from your health records is shared for research or planning:

1) Please click here to make a National Data Opt Out

2) To make a Type 1 Opt Out, print and complete this form, then send it to the surgery

For a visual summary of how these two choices differ & work in practice, please click here.

Please note that this is different from sharing data with other NHS organisations for your direct care. Please click the following link to find out more about the NHS Summary Care Record (SCR).

Read about your Summary Care Record (SCR)