Medical Records in UK
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Medical Records in UK
Does anyone have any idea how I might locate my medical records in England..??
I haven't seen a doctor over there for a zillion years and honestly not exactly sure where that was and certainly don't remember the doctor's name. I was wondering if they had gone electronic and I might be able to access a database somewhere or is that wishful thinking? Anyway, would appreciate any ideas '
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I haven't seen a doctor over there for a zillion years and honestly not exactly sure where that was and certainly don't remember the doctor's name. I was wondering if they had gone electronic and I might be able to access a database somewhere or is that wishful thinking? Anyway, would appreciate any ideas '
Thanks!
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Re: Medical Records in UK
Originally Posted by jobyone1
Does anyone have any idea how I might locate my medical records in England..??
I haven't seen a doctor over there for a zillion years and honestly not exactly sure where that was and certainly don't remember the doctor's name. I was wondering if they had gone electronic and I might be able to access a database somewhere or is that wishful thinking? Anyway, would appreciate any ideas '
Thanks!
I haven't seen a doctor over there for a zillion years and honestly not exactly sure where that was and certainly don't remember the doctor's name. I was wondering if they had gone electronic and I might be able to access a database somewhere or is that wishful thinking? Anyway, would appreciate any ideas '
Thanks!
From what I understand, all medicals records end up with the Family Practitioners something or other. You may want to contact your last doctor there and ask them where they are. Don't hold your breath waiting to get them, although you are entitled to see your own medical records now getting them is not that easy. Good luck.
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Re: Medical Records in UK
Originally Posted by Lynne
From what I understand, all medicals records end up with the Family Practitioners something or other. You may want to contact your last doctor there and ask them where they are. Don't hold your breath waiting to get them, although you are entitled to see your own medical records now getting them is not that easy. Good luck.
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Re: Medical Records in UK
Contact the Primary Care Trust that is responsible for the last area that you lived in or the town where your last Dr practiced.
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Re: Medical Records in UK
http://www.patients-association.org....calrecords.pdf
Originally Posted by jobyone1
Does anyone have any idea how I might locate my medical records in England..??
I haven't seen a doctor over there for a zillion years and honestly not exactly sure where that was and certainly don't remember the doctor's name. I was wondering if they had gone electronic and I might be able to access a database somewhere or is that wishful thinking? Anyway, would appreciate any ideas '
Thanks!
I haven't seen a doctor over there for a zillion years and honestly not exactly sure where that was and certainly don't remember the doctor's name. I was wondering if they had gone electronic and I might be able to access a database somewhere or is that wishful thinking? Anyway, would appreciate any ideas '
Thanks!
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Re: Medical Records in UK
Didn't you keep your NHS card ? ..... I got my records by emailing them and giving the card number.
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Re: Medical Records in UK
Originally Posted by Patrick Hasler
Didn't you keep your NHS card ? ..... I got my records by emailing them and giving the card number.
I'm getting some good ideas though.. I was at a loss.
Thanks.. Joanne
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Re: Medical Records in UK
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
Contact the Primary Care Trust that is responsible for the last area that you lived in or the town where your last Dr practiced.
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Re: Medical Records in UK
Originally Posted by Partystar
Yep, Ozzidoc is right, your medical records normally go back to a central bureau/county type thing. Also true about having to wait a long time, I know that whenever we had patients request a copy of their notes, they had to be sent to all the doctors that you had been under for them to sign off on them. Then they copied them & you were charged however much for each sheet of paper. Although that could have just been our trust. Mine took forever, as I had been under at least 15 different doctor's clinics. I hope that helps, good luck.
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Re: Medical Records in UK
Originally Posted by jobyone1
Does anyone have any idea how I might locate my medical records in England..??
I haven't seen a doctor over there for a zillion years and honestly not exactly sure where that was and certainly don't remember the doctor's name. I was wondering if they had gone electronic and I might be able to access a database somewhere or is that wishful thinking? Anyway, would appreciate any ideas '
Thanks!
I haven't seen a doctor over there for a zillion years and honestly not exactly sure where that was and certainly don't remember the doctor's name. I was wondering if they had gone electronic and I might be able to access a database somewhere or is that wishful thinking? Anyway, would appreciate any ideas '
Thanks!