Question

A 28-year-old man attends his GP for a routine health check. He mentions that he has occasional low mood but denies self-harm or suicidal thoughts. The GP suspects mild depression and documents this. The patient later asks to see everything written in his notes. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Provide access to his records, explaining any clinical terms

Answer

Refuse access to protect his mental health

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Provide access only to physical health entries but not mental health

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Give a summary only, omitting sensitive details

Answer

Delete the mental health entries before sharing

Practice question