As your GP practice, we have been asked to provide you with access to your full medical record going forward via the NHS app (and NHS website). This service is for patients age 16 and over.
What does my GP record contain?
- consultation notes based on conversations between you, your GP and their team
- medicines prescribed to you
- all test results including hospital investigations
- allergies
- vaccines
- details of your medical conditions
- documents from local hospitals, clinics or other agencies, e.g. the police
There is likely to be sensitive and personal information within your medical record.
Making an informed decision
We are supportive of providing you with access to your record, but it is important that you understand the possible risks and have the opportunity to opt out if you wish.
It is important for us to highlight the potential risks involved in having such confidential data either on your smartphone with the NHS app installed or online.
You may wish to consider anyone that might have access to that information through your devices.
If you are in a difficult or pressured relationship for example, you may prefer your records to remain accessible only to those treating you, with them not appearing on your smartphone or online.
Government has been clear that if a patient does not wish to have access, then we do not have to provide it.
Opting Out – what do I need to do?
If you do not wish to have full access to your records, please complete our online form and advise us that you would like to opt out.
Useful resources
The below link can be a useful guide to help understand some abbreviations that may be in your medical records:
