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Accessing and sharing confidential patient information during coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Published on: 15 April 2020
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LNB News 15/04/2020

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Issue Date: 15 April 2020

Published Date: 15 April 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England

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The House of Commons Library has published a briefing paper on accessing and sharing patient health records, including updates on sharing patient information relating to coronavirus (COVID-19). The paper confirms that individuals have a right to access their own health records within 21 days of making a request and, in limited circumstances, may access the records of others.

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