Write to your GP, on access to medical records.

I have posted about this issue before, but would suggest that we revisit it.
There are cases of some resident parents asking for access to their children's medical records and it being refused.
If the parent has Parental Responsibility then they have a right to see medical records.
http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/children_guidance_53_55_access_to_medical_records.asp
 May I suggest that everyone drops a line to their own Doctors Surgery, address to practise manager to flag up this issue.
This is a template of letter if you wish to use it.


Dear ...........,

 It has become clear around the UK that some resident parents, with Parental Responsibility, after a separation/divorce,are having difficulties with some Doctors surgeries in accessing their child's medical records.

It is my understanding that very often it is through lack of training that some staff within the practice are unaware of the rights of a parent with PR.

I am just flagging this issue up, for you, and have added the link to GMC guidance.

http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/children_guidance_53_55_access_to_medical_records.asp

Jane

www.bristolgrandparentssupportgroup.co.uk