British Expats - medical notes

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Hi

can anyone tell me what happens to the uk medical notes, do they say here or are they transferred to oz

cheers Jackie :)

Re: medical notes

I believe they stay here and are kept on file for 10 years.

You probably dont really need your UK records unless there is an ongoing problem.

Re: medical notes

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Originally Posted by Jacs

Hi

can anyone tell me what happens to the uk medical notes, do they say here or are they transferred to oz

cheers Jackie :)

In Oz the doctor does not keep notes like in the UK. You are not registered with a GP, you can pick and choose and change each time you visit.
If you want to take your notes, under the Data Protection Act you are entitled to a copy (do a search - many many threads on this!) - but as said before, unless you have an ongoing condition it probably isn't worth it.