Question

A 40-year-old man attending for an outpatient appointment asks to see his full medical record, stating that he wants to know "everything that’s been written about me". There are no third-party entries that could cause serious harm if disclosed. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain his right to access his records and arrange this through the appropriate process

Answer

Refuse access because notes are for doctors only

Answer

Provide only a brief summary and refuse access to full notes

Answer

Tell him he can only see his notes if a solicitor requests them

Answer

Shred old notes before he can see them

Practice question

A 40-year-old man attending for an outpatient appointment asks to see his full medical record, stating that he wants to know "everything that’s been written about me". There are no third-party entries that could cause serious harm if disclosed. What is the most appropriate response?