There is a new Central NHS Computer System called the Summary Care Record (SCR). It is an electronic record which contains information about the medicines you take, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines you have had.

Why do I need a Summary Care Record?

Storing information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when your GP practice is closed.

This information could make a difference to how a doctor decides to care for you, for example which medicines they choose to prescribe for you.

Who can see it?

Only healthcare staff involved in your care can see your Summary Care Record.

How do I know if I have one?

Over half of the population of England now have a Summary Care Record.

Do I have to have one?

No, it is not compulsory. If you choose to opt out of the scheme, then you will need to complete a form and bring it along to the surgery. You can use the form at the foot of this page.

More Information

For further information visit the NHS Care records website.

All Patients can now access their medical records via the NHS App.

Please follow link to help you www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

If you need any further information or need any back dated information please complete the form below and hand it to reception or email to: nnccg.roundwoodsurgery@nhs.net

Consent Form

All GP practices are required to declare the mean earnings (e.g. average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice. The average pay for GPs working in Roundwood Surgery in the last financial year was £102,547 before tax and national insurance. This is for 4 full time GPs and 2 part time GPs who worked in the practice for more than six months.

E.D.S.M. Patient Guide

E.D.S.M. Consent Form

INFORMATION SHARING CHANGES AHEAD…

We would like all of our patients to be aware that from 11^th January 2016 we will be enhancing the sharing process of your Medical Record with any NHS Service who have involvement in your clinical care unless you have chosen to opt out.

At present your GP holds your Medical Record and other NHS Service Providers are not able to access it unless you have given explicit consent to the Practice, therefore often making it very difficult for them to provide the best care for you as they have limited information to base their decision on. By unlocking the Practices side of your Medical Record this will mean that you have the choice at the point of consultation with other NHS Service Providers, to allow the clinical to view vital information that could significantly enhance the quality of the medical care provided to you by the Community or Secondary Care Services.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

STEP ONE:      Think of your Medical Record as a window that is bolted on both sides. As from the 11^th January 2016, the Doctors of Roundwood Surgery will be unbolting the lock that we are responsible for to all you, the patient to choose if other Health Care Professionals who have any involvement in your care can see your medical record. However, this DOES NOT mean that all other Health Care Professionals automatically have the right to access your medical record without your explicit consent.

STEP TWO:     At the point of you having a face to face consultation with the Health Care Professional outside your GP Practice, e.g. attending Accident & Emergency, appointment with a consultant, treatment with a physiotherapist etc. You will be asked if you give consent for the clinician to access your record. At this point it is your decision to grant or deny access and just because you have granted permission on one occasion does not automatically give consent for the consecutive appointments. This is when you, as the patient, have the right to choose if you unbolt the second lock on the opposite side of the window or not. The only time this bolt will be unlocked without your explicit consent will be if you are unconscious and not able to make the decision for yourself.

OPTING OUT

All patients have the right to ‘Opt Out’ of the Enhanced Sharing Process. If you do not wish for Roundwood Surgery to unbolt the lock on their side of your Medical Record then please request an ‘Opt Out Form’ from reception and return it for the attention of the I.T. and Data Quality Manager, Ann-Marie Kerr.

IT PUTS THE PATIENT IN CONTROL OF WHO HAS ACCESS TO THEIR MEDICAL RECORD.

What are the benefits?

• Ensures that the right clinical information is available when and where it is needed.
• Improves protection of confidentialiality and gives more control over how information is shared.
• Reduces the need to duplicate records.
• Enables secure, more efficient access to up-to-date information.
• Betther communication between health care providers

For more Information – Click the  link above (EDSM -Patient Guide)

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ENHANCED DATA SHARING MODULE (EDSM) IS  NOT THE SAME AS CARE.DATA

Your Data Matters to the NHS

Information about your health and care helps us to improve your individual care, speed up diagnosis, plan your local services and research new treatments. The NHS is committed to keeping patient information safe and always being clear about how it is used.

How your data is used

Information about your individual care such as treatment and diagnoses is collected about you whenever you use health and care services. It is also used to help us and other organisations for research and planning such as research into new treatments, deciding where to put GP clinics and planning for the number of doctors and nurses in your local hospital.  It is only used in this way when there is a clear legal basis to use the information to help improve health and care for you, your family and future generations.

Wherever possible we try to use data that does not identify you, but sometimes it is necessary to use your confidential patient information.

You have a choice

You do not need to do anything if you are happy about how your information is used. If you do not want your confidential patient information to be used for research and planning, you can choose to opt out securely online or through a telephone service. You can change your mind about your choice at any time.

Will choosing this opt-out affect your care and treatment?

No, choosing to opt out will not affect how information is used to support your care and treatment. You will still be invited for screening services, such as screenings for bowel cancer.

What do you need to do?

If you are happy for your confidential patient information to be used for research and planning, you do not need to do anything.

To find out more about the benefits of data sharing, how data is protected, or to make/change your opt-out choice visit www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters

Download a copy of the patient leaflet

Your Data Matters to the NHS

Information about your health and care helps us to improve your individual care, speed up diagnosis, plan your local services and research new treatments.

In May 2018, the strict rules about how this data can and cannot be used were strengthened. The NHS is committed to keeping patient information safe and always being clear about how it is used.

You can choose whether your confidential patient information is used for research and planning.

To find out more visit: http://nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matter