Lochview Medical Practice

Access to medical records

The practice is registered and complies with the Data Protection Act 2018. Any request for access to notes by a patient, patient’s representative or outside body will be dealt with in accordance with the Act.

We are committed to maintaining confidentiality and protecting the information we hold about you. We adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the NHSScotland Code of Practice, as well as guidance issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

You have a right to access the information we hold about you, and if you would like to access this information, you will need to complete a Subject Access Request (SAR). Please ask at reception for a SAR form and you will be given further information. There may be a charge to access records or have copies of notes, please contact the Practice Manager for further information.

Furthermore, should you identify any inaccuracies, you have a right to have the inaccurate data corrected.

Date published: 10th October, 2014
Date last updated: 12th March, 2019