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Contents
Introduction
Questions
Given the interaction with other relevant regulations, have these regulations addressed all the issues currently being experienced by adoption agencies and adoptive parents with regard to medical information?
It is out intention to reserve the decision on the extent of the medical information sought under these regulations to Scottish Ministers. With that in mind, we would be interested in what information would be useful, and is sometimes not forthcoming, when collecting information to help in the planning for the child.
Bearing in mind the current guidance and practice for GPs and the right to patient confidentiality that everyone is entitled to, should this additional regulation be considered for inclusion, or would a joint guidance and/or practice note issued to GMC members be sufficient?
General comments
Annex: Draft Regulations