Medical Records

[fbg40]

Not sure if I'm posting this in the right cafegory but here goes. In 2010 I was diagnosed as having Prostate cancer, had surgery followed by 7 weeks of radiotherapy. The reason for the radiotherapy was that "they couldn't get it all" (their words not mine. In 2014 I was told that I still had PC and because the "bit that was left" was so tiny no trearment would be possible. I still have PC and have a PSA test annually. My reason for this post is to try and find out if I can access my late Father's medical records - in the back of my mind I think I can recall my late Mother saying something about "his prostate", but that was it. My Mum was a very secretive person. I don't really  hold out a lot of hope trying to see his medical records but if anyone can point me in the right direction I would be very grateful. Apologies for the length of this post.

FBG40. 

[barry1010]

Is this in any way useful?

https://transform.england.nhs.uk/information-governance/guidance/access-to-the-health-and-care-records-of-deceased-people/#service_user

[jno]

it might depend how long ago it was. My local hospital were unable to locate my own records from 20 years earlier, either digital on in the paper files they'd kept in the basement.

[barry1010]

You could get a copy of his death certificate if you think it relevant 

[bednobs]

We you his executor? How long ago did he die?

[fbg40]

Many thanks for the answers folks - Barry, your first answer was great and I do have a copy of his death certificate. My Mum and I sat with him at Charing X hospital until he passed. Longest night of my life. Bednobs, he died intestate and he passed away on the 18th December 1993 !! Again, namy thanks for your answers.

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