Medical records...

[paulyoung666]

iirc , there is something about not being able to see your records if it may cause you mental harm , i am not 100% sure but something sticks in my mind

[zovat]

Take a look at this link - specifically section 3.1.5 and 3.3/3.4

IT is unlikely that they will request your complete records - merely that the GP answer a questionnaire - which they must have your consent to do.

Assuming that this "foolishness" has been resolved - most GPs will quite happily avoid mentioning it unless it is specifically mentioned in the questionnaire.

As ever - just my opinion. (although I will be seeing a number of doctors tomorrow, and will see what their oppinion is as well.. )

Originally Posted by Chris T

I can't believe no-one's asked you what it is yet. So, what did you have? We want details. If we don't get them, we can always fill the gaps with speculation.

springs to mind

[SMHarman]

Data protection act applies to electronic and paper filing these days so this is another reason you can see your records.

If it's been 6 months then you will be clear on a tox screen / blood test, but if you lie on the application and this is caught out then you can be summarily dismissed.

[Stuart]

If it helps, my sister recently applied for a driving licence, for which the DVLA had to see her medical records (they were trying to work out whether the car would need any special alterations as she had back surgery a few years ago). To get access to her medical records, they had to get her to write to her consultant to ask him to write to them detailing her medical history.

You should be aware, that if you do refuse to provide a medical history, they may take this as you having something to hide.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by Damien

Its hard for us to know, ask your GP or a law professional

I keep medical records on my patients (obviously). I am not allowed to even tippex out anything I have writtten if I have written it incorrectly. All I can do is cross it through. Notes can be altered, i.e. ammended or added to by way of explanation but not erased.
This is for the patients, not the practitioners, protection.

[marcopolio]

Gary, are you suggesting that I am pinnochio?


Seriously, I am looking for advice, not a suggestion that I am a liar. As I have been reading the board regularly, it seems as though people come on here and get good advice, which is why I asked.

As I have already stated, if you want to know anything specific, just ask. The reason that I have not detailed the problem in full, is that I am aware that there are younger members of the board who may not be fully aware of certain things that happen in life and I do not want to come across as:
a) condoning or enndorsing what I did
b) looking as though I am bragging

Seriously, I am very grateful for the advice. It has been very helpful and informative - as I said previously, this forum is a fountain of knowledge!