NHS data

[nigrob]

Hi,

 

I have opted out of data sharing with the NHS but today I received an appointment letter from a clinic saying that my care is being transferred to them from my usual hospital Consultant.

Should this happen without them asking me first?

 

I questioned the new clinic about why they had made me an appointment and they said that they had spoken to me by phones few days ago.

This didn’t happen either !

 

I have been waiting for a spinal injection since December 21 with the Consultant who agreed to perform the procedure only to find out that I have been farmed out.

 

seriously not happy with this….

[theberengersniper]

I'm no expert, but assuming the NHS has an agreement with this clinic, whose role it is to provide NHS treatment to patients, I would have thought they may be covered by a legitimate interest clause.

 

Provided they don't start making unsolicited contact with you about other treatments, offering additional services, or share your information with other parties who do not have direct involvement in your care, from my layman's perspective I would be surprised to hear they've done anything wrong in this case.

[Homer67]

What do you mean you opted out of data sharing with the NHS?

 

Is the clinic you are being referred to NHS or a private healthcare clinic?

Edited March 16, 2022 by Homer67
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[nigrob]

Hi,

 

it is a private healthcare provider.

[mantis shrimp]

I think you should be asking your consultant and the clinic to explain the reasons for the transfer to you.