La reserva de las anotaciones subjetivas: ¿derecho o privilegio?

Finally the arguments for and against restricted access to subjective notes are examined. The conclusion is that there is no justification for a special right for health professionals different from the rights enjoyed by any citizen and from the general legal resources for guaranteeing confidentiality. Even acknowledging the existence of subjective notes, the authors argue that a professional legal right to restricted access is unjustifiable; such a right would be more a privilege than a right and seems to belong to former times and ethical and legal frameworks. This criticism does not preclude further and necessary reflection about how patients should access their clinical records.