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CHAPTER 2
MEDICAL RECORDS
A Ritchie
INDEX
6. Which records
GP's notes; GP's correspondence; hospital notes; treating doctor's notes; employer's medical notes; Department of Social Security records; medical reports from previous accident claims.
7. Ownership of records
Confidentiality of records.
8. Obtaining records for the Claimant
Common Law rights; statutory rights; charges for copies.
9. Obtaining records for the Defendant
Disclosure from the Claimant; the staying application; disclosure from third parties; the mere witness rule; exceptions; the type of claim; the scope; privilege; who may see them; credit; types of document sought; procedure.
10. Arranging and understanding records
11. Referring to records at trial
Authenticity; production of original; serving Civil Evidence Act notices; the Civil Evidence Act 1995; agreeing medical records.
6 Which records
6.1 The Claimant's medical records are likely to be a vital part of any personal injury claim for many reasons.