Medical records are “readily available” to staff at a prestigious hospital, where an employee allegedly tried to access information about Kate Middleton.
An investigation is underway into allegations of unauthorized access to medical records during the Princess of Wales’ January stay at The London Clinic, it has been reported. Mirror. The investigation focuses on staff allegedly attempting to access their private medical records, a serious breach of security protocols.
A Care Quality Commission (CQC) report revealed that although patient records were kept securely at the highly regarded private hospital, medical professionals had convenient access to the forms.
Following an unannounced inspection in June 2021, the CQC report praised staff for their compassionate patient care. They also highlighted the respect for privacy and dignity shown.
CQC investigated after “receiving information that concerned us about the safety and quality of services,” the outlet wrote. “Those concerns arose from several serious incidents and never-occurring incidents and numerous whistleblowers regarding staff and culture,” the report added.
London clinic CEO addressed security breaches without mentioning Kate Middleton
Meanwhile, Al Russell, CEO of the London Clinic, emphasized the importance of patient confidentiality in a statement. However, there was no mention of a possible breach of Kate Middleton’s medical records.
“We have systems in place to monitor the management of patient information,” Russell explained. He mentioned that if any non-compliance occurs, the necessary investigative, regulatory and disciplinary measures will be implemented.
“There is no place in our hospital for those who intentionally violate the trust of any of our patients or colleagues,” Russell added.
Mirror reports that, according to its internal sources, up to three people could be linked to the data breach. These sources also indicate that the breach allegedly occurred after the Princess of Wales left the hospital and increased media attention.
At present, it appears that some staff may have accessed the records illicitly for personal reasons. This contrasts with a feared external network hack.
There was allegedly no unauthorized access to King Charles’s medical records during the reported data breach. The 75-year-old monarch underwent a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate in January.
The London Clinic is known for its high-end medical facilities. It has state-of-the-art equipment for urology, gynecology, thoracic surgery, orthopedics and spinal procedures.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn