Moved by
Lord Bethell
55: Clause 37, page 22, line 1, after “a” insert “relevant”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment and the amendment to clause 37 in the Minister’s name adding a definition of “relevant person” restrict the persons to whom information may be disclosed in reliance on Clause 37(5).
56: Clause 37, page 22, line 3, at end insert—
“(5A) But subsection (5) does not authorise a disclosure of patient information without the consent of the individual to whom that information relates.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment and the amendment in the Minister’s name to add a definition of “patient information” to Clause 37 prevent Clause 37(5) authorising the disclosure of information from which patients can be identified without their consent.