Sharing Your Medical Information

 

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Data Sharing and Primary Care Networks 

Primary Care Networks - Patient Information Leaflet

 

Your electronic health record 

As a practice we aim to provide you with the best quality care that is safe and effective. To facilitate that we now work with a wider team to provide a comprehensive range of health related services to you and your family. The practice uses the clinical computer system called SystmOne, which enables your full electronic record to be shared to anyone involved in providing direct care to you, across different healthcare services.

 

Why is sharing my health information important?

Your electronic health record contains lots of information about you, including your medical history, the types of medication you take, any allergies you have and demographic information like your home address, and your next of kin.

In many cases, particularly for patients with complex conditions, the shared record plays a vital role in delivering the best care. Health and social care professionals can ensure coordinated response, taking into account all aspects of a person’s physical and mental health. Whilst some patients have extensive knowledge of their conditions and care requirements, this is not true for everyone. Many patients are understandably not able to provide a full account of their care. The shared record means patients do not have to repeat their medical histories at every care setting, or make guesses about their previous care.

A shared record ensures health or social care professionals always have the most accurate, up to date information. They can rely on their colleagues, sharing accurate and relevant data in a timely way, to provide you with safe and efficient care.

Which services could I go to that could access my medical record with your consent:

  • GP practices
  • Community services such as district nurses, therapists and diabetes services
  • Child health services that undertake scheduling of treatments such as vaccinations
  • Urgent care organisations such as Minor Injury Units and Out of Hours services
  • Community hospitals
  • Palliative care hospices and community services
  • NHS Hospitals (including A/E Departments) and Mental Health Trusts
  • Care homes
  • Social care - registered and regulated professionals within social care organisations coordinating care (not social care providers 
 

Can I choose what is made available?

To give you the most personalised care, it is recommended that you share your whole health record with every service that cares for you. However, you have control over your record and have the choice to specify specific elements of the record you don’t want to be shared. For example, if you have had a consultation about a particularly sensitive matter, you can ask for this section of the record to be marked as private. That way, even if you consent for another service to see your record, that consultation will not be shown. If a consent override is used, then consultations marked as private will be accessible.  

As a practice we would strongly advise patients to register for online services with your mobile number and email address. This will allow you to order prescriptions and book appointments over the web as well as being kept up to date with all practice information. By registering online you can also request access to view your medical record.

If you would like more information on how your data is shared please talk to us.

 

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If you have any further questions, please speak to a member of the Reception Team or our Practice Manager, Katie Pearce.