Q. Is it appropriate for practice support staff to have access to the patient's medical record? » read more
Q. I have signed up to the HSE chronic disease programmes for asthma and diabetes. Do I need written consent to return data? » read more
Q. A mother has requested access to her 16 year old daughter's medical record. How should I respond? » read more
Q. A General Medical Services (GMS) patient has submitted a Freedom of Information Request for their medical record. How should I proceed? » read more
Q. GDPR was enacted in the EU in May 2018. Has there been smooth adoption from general practice in Ireland? » read more
Q. A patient of mine recently had a procedure in a private hospital. Her insurer is now requesting further information from me. Have they a right to this? » read more
Q. Any learning points for GPs from the 2016 report from the Office of the Data Protection Commissioners? » read more
Q. What should we do when we suspect we have a personal data breach in the practice? » read more
Q. Is it safe to send referrals via fax? » read more
Q. Can a GP ask for a patient's PPS number? » read more