Disclosure of child's medical records

Pravin Jain
A GP member called for advice about a request from the father of a boy registered at the practice, asking for disclosure of his son’s medical records.

The guiding principle is that disclosures always need to be made in the best interests of the child, and need to consider the wishes of the child if possible.

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