A GP receives a court order (subpoena) for medical records. According to GMC confidentiality guidance, what is the correct response?...

Question

A GP receives a court order (subpoena) for medical records. According to GMC confidentiality guidance, what is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Provide only relevant information after verifying legality

Answer

Refuse under all circumstances

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Provide full records with no checks

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Delay indefinitely

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Seek patient's consent or else withhold

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Ethics and Professionalism