QUESTION: Dealing with adoption records

Posted by: Liz Lawrence - Posted on:

Protocol for dealing with adoption records in Scottish GP practices.  Can this English protocol be readily adapted or are there any differences in legislation?

ANSWER:

We are not in a position to comment on legislative differences between different countries in the United Kingdom. It may be worthwhile considering medico-legal advice to obtain guidance on the differences in legislation, we understand you have asked Practitioner Services Division (PSD) for their advice.

We hold no specific guidance on this area though may be able to provide Clinical Informatics input if it was determined that new guidance is required.

Thank you

Dr Chris Weatherburn
Interim Clinical Lead Primary Care Informatics