GP's records

pepper33

Does anyone know how you get a copy of your doctor's record of your treatments? Freedom of Information and does it cost much?

HOWMUCH

Why do you want a copy?
You can apply under the access to medical records 1998 Data protection, this is via a formal written request.
If you want copies then the fee will increase, contact the practice manager and ask for a quote.
If it's for insurance or solicitor purposes then they have to apply on your behalf with a written consent from you.

olgadapolga

This may help:

http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/1309.aspx?categoryid=68

When I wanted a copy of my records, I just wrote to my GP, enclosing a cheque for the fee (I think it was £10 at the time). I received a copy of the computerised records they held (which included all referrals, test results, scanned letters etc - basically everything that was on their computer system about me).

pepper33

thank you everyone. Will email the business manager today.

saverbuyer

It's not £10 for GP notes and records. It's £50.

pepper33

£50 for my own records no way

CEON44

My wife had to get her full records about 4 weeks ago. Took about 2 days and cost £45. She was given a large envelope with her full history ( photocopies) going back to birth. I assume cost differs from practice to practice

pepper33

thanks for that, I only want a copy of certain specialist's letters to my GP, describing my illness

micky2phones

Hi, with my G.P its online now and i can see my treatment records etc.
Not sure all G.Ps do that.

pepper33

That's a brilliant idea, must ask mine when they are going to do it.

leskerr

I was sent forms by my private health company to complete and pass on to my GP. They said they would reimburse up to £20.
I was quoted £50 when I asked at the reception, and told to talk to the practice manager as I wasn't happy with the price.
I did a bit of digging online, and found that the BMA recommended price was £10 for electronic records, and £50 for records where manually copying was required. I think this is in line with ICO's maximum recommended fees.
I spoke to my GP, who said that as I required only the last 2 years records, these would all be stored electronically, therefore could be printed out for me and the charge would probably be about £10. He would speak to the practice manager.
Passed my forms in, and records were available in a few days for £10.
regards
Les