What law provides patients with the right to access their GP medical records?

The Data Protection Act 2018 is crucial because it integrates the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) into UK law, including provisions regarding individuals' rights to access personal data. Under this act, patients have the right to obtain confirmation from their GP if their personal data is being processed and, if so, access that data. This empowers patients to understand their medical history and the information held about them, fostering greater transparency and patient participation in their healthcare.

The other options either do not explicitly provide such access rights or are more focused on broader health and social care regulations rather than specifically addressing patient access to medical records.