ABSTRACT
These are obviously of importance where the child has cerebral palsy or other handicap. Their interpretation must be by an expert neonatal paediatrician.
Almost universally, notes relating to the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (genito-urinary medicine) and to mental health are kept separately and will not normally be released in response to a general request from a solicitor. Genito-urinary medicine notes may contain the names of other sexual partners and so will be edited before release. Counselling notes, such as those relating to a request for pregnancy termination, may also be stored separately. A specific question should always be asked about any notes not stored in the main folder.
