At Cartside Medical Practice, your privacy is our priority. We handle your personal health information with care and in accordance with the law.
We follow strict legal and ethical guidelines, including:
- Data Protection Act 2018 – Ensures your data is used fairly, lawfully, and transparently.
- NHS Scotland Code of Practice – All NHS staff are trained to protect your confidentiality.
- https://ico.org.uk - For further details regarding GPDR.
We only use your information to support your care. We will never share your data without your permission unless:
- It’s required by law
- It’s necessary to protect life or prevent serious harm
- You are unable to give consent and sharing is in your best interest
We may share your information with other agencies, These include:
- NHS Boards and Trusts
- GPs, dentists, opticians, pharmacists
- Social care and local authorities
- Ambulance and emergency services
- Education and judicial services
We sometimes use external agencies for IT purposes or data processing. These agencies adhere to their contracts and keep your information secure and confidential.
As a patient you have rights. Please see link for further information: