As a patient, you have the right to:
- Confidentiality – Under the Data Protection Act 1998, the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Common Law Duty of Confidentiality (the Disability, Equality and Race Relations Acts may also apply)
- Ask for a copy of all records about you – These will be held in paper or electronic form
- Choose someone to make decisions about your healthcare – If you become unable to do so (this is called ‘a power of attorney’). We have a duty to:
- Maintain full and accurate records of the care we provide;
- Keep records about you confidential, secure and accurate;
- Provide information in a format that is accessible to you (for example, in large type if you are partially sighted).
For more information please visit: https://ico.org.uk/
To request a copy of your information please contact us using one of the following options:
Email: smiletogether.infogov@nhs.net
Call us: 0333 405 0290
Write to us: Information Governance Team, Smile Together Dental CIC, Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro, TR1 2JA