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Chronic Heart Failure Exacerbation — UKMLA MCQ

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A patient makes a valid subject access request for his full GP record. One consultation contains detailed confidential information disclosed by his sister about her own health, which is not already known to him. What should the practice do?

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Correct answer: A — Provide his data while redacting exempt third-party information as appropriate

The practice should process the subject access request and disclose the patient's personal data, but review the record for third-party information and other lawful exemptions. The sister's confidential self-information should normally be redacted unless she consents or it is reasonable to disclose without consent under the applicable test. The whole request should not be refused merely because one entry needs redaction. The clinical record must not be deleted or altered to manage access. Patients have rights over their data, but do not literally own every unredacted statement in the record.

Reference: Information Commissioner's Office. Getting copies of your information: subject access request. https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/getting-copies-of-your-information-subject-access-request/