Access to Medical Records
Written in plain language for general understanding. This is educational content, not legal advice. Based on Danish Acts of Parliament (love), executive orders (bekendtgørelser), and official government guidance.
Danish National Law
What is this right?
You have comprehensive rights to access and control your medical records:
- Right of access: You have the right to see your complete medical records — GP notes, hospital records, test results, prescriptions.
- sundhed.dk: Most records are available digitally through sundhed.dk — log in with MitID to view lab results, medication history, hospital notes, and vaccination records.
- Request copies: You can request paper or digital copies of your records from any healthcare provider — free of charge.
- Correction: If you believe your records contain errors, you can request a correction. The provider may add a note rather than delete the original entry.
- Confidentiality: Your medical records are confidential — healthcare providers may only share them with other providers involved in your care, and only with your consent (or in emergencies).
When does it apply?
- You want to review your own medical history, test results, or medication records.
- You need records for insurance, legal proceedings, or a second opinion.
What should you do?
- Log in to sundhed.dk with MitID — most records are available instantly.
- For records not available online, contact the healthcare provider directly — they must respond without undue delay (typically within 1 month per GDPR).
- If you want records corrected, submit a written request to the provider explaining the error.
What should you NOT do?
- Don't assume a correction deletes the original entry — typically, the correction is added as a supplement, not a replacement.
- Don't share your MitID credentials to let someone else access your records — use the formal power-of-attorney process instead.
- Don't ignore errors in your records — they can affect future treatment decisions.
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