G.D.P.R - General Data Protection Regulation

New Patient Registration

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During your appointment some personal details such as your name, address, date of birth, telephone number, email address and the name of your GP, medical practice and current medication details are required. Information such as where you heard about the practice may also be noted.

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Data Consent

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Certain data is collected from you to in order to meet mandatory requirements regarding medical notes. There is a legal requirement to keep medical notes for a period of time after treatment. This will usually be for a minimum of 7 years. Your details will be destroyed after this period.

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Please note: if you do not wish to give consent, it will not be possible to carry out any Foot care assessment or treatment.

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Details will only be used in certain circumstances such as:

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• Where it may be necessary to share information with your general practitioner or other health professional as part of your care.

 

• Assisting in identifying the most suitable treatment.

 

• Using your contact details to assist with the administration of your appointments/changes to scheduled appointments and/or reminders about appointment.

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Your privacy is taken seriously and all reasonable steps will be taken to ensure the protection of your data. Please note that your right to be forgotten cannot override the legal requirements to keep medical notes for the mandatory period. You can request a copy of any data held.