Do you consent?
The family doctor can share the medical information in your record with other health care providers. In the file, other healthcare providers can see your medical background, health and situation. He can connect to this with his care. In the medical file, a healthcare provider can also justify why he made a certain choice.
However, you must give permission for this. This can easily be done through a special website »
Why share medical records?
You may well end up at an unfamiliar doctor, other pharmacist or GP clinic. For example, in emergency situations, after an accident or unexpected illness or injury. It can then be important that these healthcare providers have insight into your current medical information. Sometimes even vital. The healthcare infrastructure makes it possible for a doctor to request and view your medical information. In what ways and for what purposes can medical data be shared?
- Between healthcare providers to provide appropriate care
- To view your own medical information for insight into your own health
- For medical research
- Quality of care
- Continuity of care, multiple doctors involved in your care
- Quality of life