A copy of the record will be provided free of charge, however a fee is charged if you wish to receive further copies of the same information. The Trust is under no obligation to comply with requests for access to health records until we receive a completed ‘Application for Access to Health Records’ form providing such further information as the Trust may require to sufficiently identify the data subject, proof of identity and their address. The right to have information explained where necessary, e.g.The right to view a record without obtaining a copy.The right to obtain a copy of the record in permanent form.Access to information which is considered not to be relevant will not be given. You will not be given information that the person gave in the understanding that it would remain confidential. Under this legislation, the personal representative, executor or administrator or anyone having a claim resulting from the death (this could be a relative or another person), has the right to apply for access to the deceased’s health record. Yes, an application to access the record of a deceased person is governed by the Access to Health Records Act 1990. A person appointed by the court to manage the affairs of a patientĬan I apply to see the health records of someone who has died?.A person having parental responsibility if the patient is under 18 years of age.A person authorised by you in writing to apply on your behalf.The record may be made by, or on behalf of, a health professional in connection with your care. A health record consists of information relating to your physical or mental health.
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