The director of the London clinic where the Princess of Wales was operated on, Al Russell, said this Wednesday, March 20, that “every measure” will be taken to investigate any access to patient records, after an alleged attempt to access the records was revealed. Kate Middleton’s (Catherine) doctor.
According to the tabloid Daily Mirrorat least one person who works at the clinic allegedly tried to look at the medical data of the princess, who underwent abdominal surgery last January.
Prince William’s wife was admitted to the London Clinic, in the center of this capital, to undergo surgery on January 16, which forced her to remain hospitalized for more than ten days, although the Royal Family has not revealed details of the operation.
“Everyone at London Clinic is aware of our individual, professional, ethical and legal duties regarding patient confidentiality. We are very proud of the excellent care and discretion we aim to provide to all of our patients who rely on us every day,” Russell said in a statement.
“We have systems in place to closely monitor the management of patient information and, in the event of any non-compliance, all appropriate investigative, regulatory and disciplinary measures will be taken,” he said.
Kensington Palace, the official residence of the Princes of Wales, had indicated at the time that Middleton preferred her medical information to remain private.
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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the body that controls data protection, has admitted that it has received a complaint of a data breach and that it is “assessing” the case, while Kensington pointed out that it is “a matter of the clinic”.
The Princess of Wales’ absence from public life following her surgery has given rise to numerous conspiracy theories on social media about her whereabouts and health.
The princess was recently seen out shopping with Prince William at a farm shop in Windsor, just outside London, near their Adelaide country home, located in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Middleton’s presence in the store was captured on a citizen’s video and reported by the tabloid The Sun.
Conspiracy theories began to circulate after irregularities were detected in a photograph of Catalina with her three children – Princes George, Charlotte and Luis -, released on March 10, on the occasion of the celebration of Mother’s Day in the Kingdom. United.
This forced the princess to admit that she had “edited” the image and apologized for any “confusion” caused.
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