Single patient record could remove need for patient consent to share GP data, BMA warns

The BMA and National Data Guardian want the Health Bill amended so the duty of confidentiality still covers GP records under a single patient record.

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Single patient record could remove need for patient consent to share GP data, BMA warns

Published 20 October 2026 · IT, data & cyber security

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In brief The BMA and National Data Guardian want the Health Bill amended so the duty of confidentiality still covers GP records under a single patient record.

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