NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager's medical records
BBC Health1 min read94 words
NHS staff in Bristol are under investigation after allegations that Oliver McGowan’s medical records were accessed inappropriately following his death in 2016. The inquiry focuses on whether the records were viewed by staff after the teenager’s passing.
The investigation examines the circumstances surrounding the post‑mortem access to McGowan’s records and the procedures that were in place at the time. It seeks to determine whether the handling of the records complied with NHS policies and patient confidentiality requirements.
The investigation is specifically about Oliver McGowan’s medical records being accessed inappropriately after his death in 2016.
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