The GP records of a witness' father state he was diagnosed with non-A non-B Hepatitis in 1983 "in view of his exposure to blood products". Read more about The GP records of a witness' father state he was diagnosed with non-A non-B Hepatitis in 1983 "in view of his exposure to blood products".
Not knowing that GP records had already been obtained, St Thomas' told a witness that at no time had they suggested his father was an alcoholic. Read more about Not knowing that GP records had already been obtained, St Thomas' told a witness that at no time had they suggested his father was an alcoholic.
Professor David Armstrong gave evidence to the Inquiry about the poor quality of records systems: that patients were meant to have one set of medical notes but this system would break down when they were treated by different departments, and that difficulties remained in relation to the integration and interoperability of records between hospitals and GPs. Read more about Professor David Armstrong gave evidence to the Inquiry about the poor quality of records systems: that patients were meant to have one set of medical notes but this system would break down when they were treated by different departments, and that difficulties remained in relation to the integration and interoperability of records between hospitals and GPs.
The Inquiry has seen evidence that on at least one occasion a patient was deliberately tricked into having a blood transfusion. Read more about The Inquiry has seen evidence that on at least one occasion a patient was deliberately tricked into having a blood transfusion.
The NHS Trust confirmed that no further records or information pertaining to a witness' blood transfusion had been located. Read more about The NHS Trust confirmed that no further records or information pertaining to a witness' blood transfusion had been located.
During oral evidence a witness shared the experience of obtaining their medical records and that it was after trying to make a complaint that she was furnished with "everything, except for the notes". Read more about During oral evidence a witness shared the experience of obtaining their medical records and that it was after trying to make a complaint that she was furnished with "everything, except for the notes".
An anonymous witness received a transfusion but the records for that specific day were missing. Read more about An anonymous witness received a transfusion but the records for that specific day were missing.
Dr Bernie Marden confirmed that the Trust could not locate the letter cited in Paul Sartain's statement. Read more about Dr Bernie Marden confirmed that the Trust could not locate the letter cited in Paul Sartain's statement.
Paul Sartain recalled seeing a letter from a pharmaceutical company offering to donate money to the hospital charity if their product was used which was later missing from his medical records. Read more about Paul Sartain recalled seeing a letter from a pharmaceutical company offering to donate money to the hospital charity if their product was used which was later missing from his medical records.
Della Ryness-Hirsch was described as a "neurotic mother" after advocating for her son not to be given American Factor 8 in early 1980. It took her several physical meetings to obtain both sets of records at which point she realised entries were missing. Read more about Della Ryness-Hirsch was described as a "neurotic mother" after advocating for her son not to be given American Factor 8 in early 1980. It took her several physical meetings to obtain both sets of records at which point she realised entries were missing.