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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 26
Cambridge University Hospitals Probes 40 Staff Over Child Record Access, Refers Itself to ICO
Updated
Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 26

Cambridge University Hospitals Probes 40 Staff Over Child Record Access, Refers Itself to ICO

1 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 26

Summary

  • Up to 40 Cambridge University Hospitals staff accessed the medical records of a three-year-old boy injured in a crocodile enclosure, prompting an internal investigation and a self-referral to the Information Commissioner's Office.
  • CUH said it is checking whether any access had legitimate clinical or operational reasons; the boy's records had reportedly been restricted to prevent unnecessary viewing, and his family is being informed.
  • The trust said unauthorized access could bring disciplinary action up to dismissal, stressing that patient confidentiality rules apply across its 13,000 staff.
  • The case stems from the 18 June attack at Johnsons of Old Hurst near Huntingdon, where the boy suffered serious injuries; police said he is now stable, and a 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Insights

After a boy's horrific zoo accident, why did 40 hospital staff then access his restricted medical files?
How did a toddler bypass steel fences at a licensed zoo, leading to a near-fatal crocodile attack?
A vulnerable man is arrested for attempted murder. Does the justice system protect all individuals equally?