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Medical Defence Union

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Jan 29, 2026

What are the privacy rules around reporting minors' medical conditions in the UK?

The for reporting minors’ medical conditions are governed by a layered mix of data protection law ( and the ), healthcare confidentiality ethics, and obligations, with the child’s best interests and c...

Jan 9, 2026

What legal protections govern disclosure of minors’ medical information in the UK and how have they applied to the royal household?

The disclosure of children’s medical information in the UK is governed by a layered framework of data-protection law, common-law confidentiality and professional guidance that centres on capacity, par...