Data Systems
1. Summary Care Record
The NHS in England has introduced the Summary Care Record, which will be used in emergency care. The record will contain information about any medicines you are taking, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines you have had to ensure those caring for you have enough information to treat you safely. Healthcare staff will ask your permission before they look at your record, except in certain circumstances for example if you are unconscious. As a patient you have a choice—more information is available by visiting https://www.northsomersetccg.nhs.uk/about-us/how-we-use-your-information/summary-care-records/
2. Connecting Care Record
In addition to the National Summary Care Record, your local NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire has developed a local shared record, called the Connecting Care Record. Your Connecting Care record will contain more detailed information, such as diagnoses, medications and appointments, to support your treatment and care at services in your area. This record will only be used to support your care locally. It will ensure that the people caring for you have enough information to treat you safely and to co-ordinate your care. Your Connecting Care Record will only be available to authorised health and social care staff who are directly involved in your care locally. As with the Summary Care Record, they must have permission each time they view your Connecting Care Record. As a patient you have a choice, https://www.northsomersetccg.nhs.uk/about-us/how-we-use-your-information/connecting-care/
3. Local Record Sharing
This is a local system that will enable your GP Practice to share your medical record with other GPs and healthcare providers to improve continuity of care. The One Care agreement will provide access to your whole patient record. It will only be shared with healthcare professionals who are treating you or administrative staff who book your appointments.
Please be aware that the above information is only shared for your direct care
4. National Data Opt-Out – Data for Research and Planning
Your health records contain a type of data called confidential patient information. This data can be used to help with research and planning. You can choose to stop your confidential patient information being used for research and planning. You can also make a choice for someone else like your children under the age of 13. Your choice will only apply to the health and care system in England. This does not apply to health or care services accessed in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. To find out more visit www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters. If you're happy with your confidential patient information being used for research and planning you do not need to do anything. Any choice you make will not impact your care. You can view or change your national data opt-out choice at any time by using the online service at www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters or by calling 0300 3035678.
