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NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager's medical records

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What happened

Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol.

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  • Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol.
  • Reported by BBC Health and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:40 UTC.

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