To maintain confidence in our patients, we will not divulge any medical information about you unless it is legally appropriate, or we have your consent to do so. 

Who should complete this form?

Anyone who is competent to do so.

It is difficult to state at what age any child will become competent to make autonomous decisions regarding their healthcare as between the ages of 11 and 16 this varies from person to person. As most children are content that their parents have access to their healthcare information, this form will ordinarily be used for adults. However it may equally be used for a child whom it is considered has capacity and can understand their actions.

Agreement

Should you wish to consent for a nominated person/third party to be able to discuss any medical information about you with staff at this practice, please indicate this in the form overleaf. 

Although by completing this form, the following should be noted:

• The person granting access to a third-party must fully complete and sign the form
• Any incorrectly completed forms will not be processed and will be returned to person making the application
• This form does not permit any third-party individual to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the named patient
• This practice may contact you via email or telephone should there be any concern

Disclaimer

It is also your responsibility to keep us informed as to who can access and discuss specific areas of your medical record as detailed on the form. Should your circumstances change, it is your responsibility to advise this practice. 

This organisation relinquishes all responsibility should the above information become incorrect if not updated. 

Once your medical data (including copies of) has been released from our practice we can no longer take responsibility for who may see or review data relating to your medical history.

to discuss my medical records/provide copies of my medical records, including in the form of a medical report, to the following:

Patient requesting permission to allow third party/named person access

Named person/third party receiving access

Agreement as to what can be divulged

A copy of this form will be added onto your records.