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12 years 11 months ago #81925 by Ian
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My Atos medical appointment coming soon, will they have a record of my medical history when i appear before them ?

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12 years 11 months ago #81928 by Gordon
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Ian wrote:

My Atos medical appointment coming soon, will they have a record of my medical history when i appear before them ?

They ususally only have your latest ESA50 and any evidence that you have submitted with it. The "folder" that ATOS are sent by the DWP will have current information related to your claim, for example, if you are carrying out Permitted or Volunteer Work, this will be listed.

Gordon

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12 years 11 months ago #81934 by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
Replied by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law) on topic Re:ATOS Medical
Hi Ian,

They will have your medical history only in respect of the benefit (s) you receive, i.e. for ESA or DLA any medical evidence you submitted or from an ATOS doctor or other health care professional.

They will not have access to your GP's medical records, or any hospital records, as these are protected under the Data Protection Act 1998.

If they wanted access to these records they would need your permission.

You can apply for access to your GP and/or hospital records.

See : How do I access my medical records (health records)?

Hope this helps.

Jim

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12 years 11 months ago #81943 by cdcdi1911
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Hi Ian

Assuming it's not your first WCA, they will have your previous ESA85 medical report on their system and their technical guidance advises them to review it.

Whether they do so is another matter!

Regards

Derek

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12 years 11 months ago - 12 years 11 months ago #81993 by Ian
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Thanks for your help.
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