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# How to access my medical records

In order to access patient medical records both practice and patient need to follow Irish College of General Practitioners rules: https://www.icgp.ie/go/in_the_practice/it_faqs/gdpr/CD5E528A-F423-418F-B40F020D9D0364B0.html 

Therefore you are required to make written request on [this form](https://medicus.ie/patient_request_to_access_medical_records.pdf) as well as attach your valid personal ID. If you do not feel comfortable attaching your ID you can collect your documentation in person and present it at the reception.

Please note that doctor needs to approve release of your documentation and as per guidelines might choose to withheld parts of you record.

Due to the nature of this procedure it can take up to 30 days to complete this process.

LINK TO THE FORM: https://medicus.ie/patient_request_to_access_medical_records.pdf