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They have written me an email and apparently it is their policy to destroy them after 8yrs if you have not had treatment from them. I am shocked and alarmed that medical notes are not considered legal documents and that I wasn't even asked.

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I’ve just found this guide to medical records. bma.org.uk/advice/employmen...

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lesbud1 in reply to nano2

thanks but I think the public should know all this before they destroy evidence.

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Yes I totally agree.

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The best thing to do from now on if you attend a hospital is always ask the Dr for a copy of what he/her send to your GP. Some Hospitals have been doing this for a while but there are some you still need to request I’ve found.

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The only other way to see just a fraction of records destroyed would be to contact your GP to see your full medical records to view letters sent to them by the Hospital.

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