Medical Records - perhaps not all that confidential...

[Jasandjules]

It would appear that the Govt is keen to make money from us and thus your records may well be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Of course, they claim this will not happen at all, and I am sure many trust the Govt to have honour and decency.

Want to know more? https://medconfidential.org/how-to-opt-out/

[Jasandjules]

AlexRS2782 said:

Looks like I'll be opting out again as / when required.

Indeed.

I am actually astonished at how few people seem to be aware that their medical information is about to be sold off to the highest bidders. I am also quite shocked that any GP will do so and not refuse.

[Jasandjules]

Well, I've got my letter in.

Anyone who wants to protect their privacy and not have your medical records sold to the highest bidder (private companies included) best take action soon, time is running out.

And I have to say I can't believe this will be in accordance with Article 8!!

[Jasandjules]

gus607 said:

Personally I don't give a toss. Why all the fuss ?

If you are happy for anyone in the world to have your medical records fair enough. Others do not share your views and prefer to keep medical information private or at least decide whom we give this information.

Indeed the ECHR shares my view that medical information should be confidential. In fact, so do many doctors I will wager.

[Jasandjules]

CrutyRammers said:

Not trying to tell you you're wrong, it's your data as far as I'm concerned. Just interested.

It is not anonymous.

[Jasandjules]

grumbledoak said:

As ever. These people cannot be trusted. Not now and not in the future. The only solution is to not allow that information to be collected.

<trudges off to fill in yet another bloody opt-out form>

Unfortunately that is the problem.

There was an opportunity to gather statistical anonymous information for research purposes only. I suspect no-one would object to that.

This however is not that at all. It is a serious breach of privacy and is frankly disgusting. I am actually surprised any GPs will comply, I think this could result in long term damage to the doctor/patient relationship. We expect and are entitled to absolute confidentiality at OUR discretion.

It is not for some Govt t**t to decide to sell off confidential information.

[Jasandjules]

Had my confirmation from the GP that my confidential medical records will not be passed around to third parties.

Still can't quite believe this information is not being made more public by MSM.

[Jasandjules]

CoolHands said:

Hey fellow tin-foilers!

Post something useful - what do I need to do to opt out? Link / form / wording of letter to send to my gp or what? Cheers

Link is in the OP to the website where the doctors have drafted the wording to ensure compliance.