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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. |