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The vulva & your GP medical records

Few of us can identify the different parts of the vulva. James finds out why this matters. And who should be able to look at your medical records?

Do you know your mons pubis from your labia majora? Few of us can identify the parts of the vulva - that鈥檚 the external female genitals. So I go exploring with Dr Fiona Reid from St Mary鈥檚 Hospital in Manchester and find out why we all need to be better informed.

Also, who should be able to look at your medical records? There are grand plans afoot to collect the data your GP holds on you and make it available to researchers. We discuss the pros and the cons with Prof Martin Landray from Oxford University and GP Dr Margaret McCartney.

PRESENTER: James Gallagher
PRODUCER: Beth Eastwood

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28 minutes

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  • Tue 10 Aug 2021 21:00
  • Wed 11 Aug 2021 15:30

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