2026, issue 32

Amending clinical records

Greta Barnes
The contents of a member’s clinical records are often central to investigations into any complaint, claim or GDC case brought against them, so making accurate and timely notes is of the utmost importance.

Records should be made during the consultation or as soon as possible afterwards, in line with GDC advice.

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This page was correct at publication on 27/02/2026. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.

Greta Barnes

Greta Barnes is a senior claims handler at the MDU, with extensive expertise handling medical and dental clinical negligence claims across all UK jurisdictions, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland. She graduated from the University of Sydney, Australia, in 2012 and joined the MDU in 2013.