Disclosure of father’s medical history

Dr Edward Farnan
ByDr Edward Farnan
Published01 December 2015
A father's history of psychotic illness was of concern to healthcare professionals treating his child. Should the GP disclose his record for the benefit of the child?

He said that he would formally complain if any information was shared without his consent.

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Dr Edward Farnan
Medico-legal adviser

MB BCh BAO LLM FRCGP DGM DCH DRCOG Dr Farnan graduated from Queen's University, Belfast, in 1995 and completed his GP training in Northern Ireland, practising as a principal in general practice in Armagh for 11 years. He also sat on a research ethics committee, and had a particular interest in clinical governance.

Disclosure of father’s medical history