Category Archives: Medical Records

Conservatives intend to scrap plans for a central database of patient records.

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Tories face NHS database tangle By Ross Hawkins BBC News political correspondent The Tories say their plans will be cheaper than a national database The Conservatives want to let you view your health records online. All they have to do … Continue reading →

Health chiefs to tighten up security of medical records

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By LAURA CUMMINGSHEALTH chiefs in the Lothians have said they have taken action to protect patient data, after being criticised over two separate cases where medical records were lost.The health board has been rapped by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), … Continue reading →