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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

NHS boss threatens to sack staff for snooping on medical records

The head of the NHS has threatened any unauthorised staff member who views patient medical records with dismissal after he described the action as a "disgraceful breach of patient trust and against the law".

Sir Jim Mackey’s strong remarks follow a series of investigations into healthcare workers accessing sensitive information without legitimate cause.

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