I applied for a copy of my late husband's medical records from GP, I was told to come and collect (and pay fee) yesterday.  When i got there i was handed a very thin A4 envelope with a poorly written "report" listing in chronological order what had happened at GP, it was full of misspellings and abreviations and reffered to a letter from his oncologist but no copy of the letter - or anythingelse for that matter.  Can the GP Practice consider this is a "copy" of his medical records? Things were missing such as his discharge letter, and a DNACPR form had been destroyed.  The receptionist seemed to think if i had not specifically asked for something then they did not include mention of it in this "report"  But i wanted a full copy of his medical records so would that not mean everything?  after all how am i to know all the details - as that is what i am trying to find out.  Can anyone tell me if what they have given me is acceptable?  thanks

Hi Sheila,

It sounds like you have been given a summary of his care record, rather than his detailed medical record. It may be that the practice manager his misunderstood your request.

There’s a useful description of what the practice should have given you on the NHS website (copied beliw). You could always share this with them and say explain that this was what you expected and have paid for. I think the technical term for your request is a subject access request.

Best wishes

Dave

www.nhs.uk/.../1309.aspx

Hi Sheila,

It sounds like you have been given a summary of his care record, rather than his detailed medical record. It may be that the practice manager his misunderstood your request.

There’s a useful description of what the practice should have given you on the NHS website (copied beliw). You could always share this with them and say explain that this was what you expected and have paid for. I think the technical term for your request is a subject access request.

Best wishes

Dave

www.nhs.uk/.../1309.aspx