NHS workers warned about consequences of snooping into patients’ medical records

NHS employees who are tempted to look at patient records without a valid legal reason should consider the potential implications for both themselves and the health service. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued the warning after an NHS administrator was fined for repeatedly accessing a patient’s medical records without a valid legal reason. Nicola Wren…

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NHS charges for overseas visitors begin

Upfront charges for overseas visitors using NHS services have come into force, despite doctors being unclear how the new regime will work. From today trusts in England will be required to determine whether patients are eligible to free, non-urgent forms of care, and ensure that charges are applied to international patients who do not qualify….

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