GPs could be breaking the law if they provide insurers with medical records - even with patient consent, ICO rules

Sooraj Shah
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GPs no longer have to comply with requests from insurers to release medical records

GPs do not have to comply with requests from insurers to release patient medical records, even if a patient has given consent, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled. Insurance fi...

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