Top private hospital at center of fight over Kate’s medical records

London’s top private hospital, known for treating royalty, politicians and actors, is once again in the spotlight.

But this time, the clinic will not welcome the attention, with it being claimed that staff tried to access the Princess of Wales’ personal medical records.

Kate, 42, underwent abdominal surgery at a London clinic in January.

The king, who is undergoing treatment for a type of cancer, also received treatment for an enlarged prostate at the center.

With such a high-profile patient roster, discretion is a top priority for clinics.

So the allegation that at least one staff member tried to access Kate’s notes will be a blow to hospital leaders.

The London Clinic was officially opened in 1932 by the then Duke and Duchess of York.

Past patients include the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Margaret, sister of the late Queen, and former US President John F. Kennedy.

Actress Elizabeth Taylor was also treated at the clinic after falling on a film set in the 1960s.

According to its website, the hospital was “founded on the principle of providing excellent medical care in one location.”

The facility said it can treat 155 conditions and has hundreds of treatments, tests and scans available.

It also operated as a charity, reinvesting in research, education and innovation.

Since the 1980s, many facilities at this location have been officially launched by members of the royal family.

The King opened a physiotherapy department in 1989 as the then Prince of Wales, Princess Margaret launched an MRI department in 1991 and the late Queen announced a new cancer department in 2010.

The London Clinic was rated ‘Good’ overall in its most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June 2021.

The hospital sees about 23,000 inpatients a year and an additional 110,000 outpatients, according to the health watchdog.

Registered to provide surgery, diagnosis, screening, treatment of diseases, disorders and injuries, and supply management of blood and blood-derived products.

The building at 20 Devonshire Place has seven main operating rooms and three additional operating rooms, as well as six specialty wards for urology, gynecology, thoracic surgery, orthopedics and spine surgery procedures. .