Summary Care Records
The NHS is changing the way that patient information is stored and shared
in England.
Summary Care Records will provide healthcare staff with faster access to
their patients’ key health information.
Patients will benefit from faster and safer care. In future doctors and nurses
in A&E departments, walk-in centres and GP out of hour’s
services will be able to see your key healthcare information, stored
on an electronic summary care record, even if they have never treated
you before.
What is a Summary Care Record?
A Summary Care Record is a secure electronic summary of core information that will include medications, allergies, adverse reactions and key health information derived, initially, from the patient's GP record. A record can be added to as necessary by other healthcare staff that treat the patient.
Ruth Carnall, Chief Executive of NHS London, said: "Getting hold of
health records for London's highly mobile population often presents
real challenges to doctors and nurses when patients need out-of-hours
and emergency care. The Summary Care Record has demonstrated clear
benefits elsewhere in the country and NHS London is keen to bring
these to the capital."
How does this benefit you?
- health care staff will have quicker access to your records and prescriptions – including any allergies you may have
- you can view your own SCR at any time via a secure website at www.healthspace.co.uk. Once you register on the site you can make sure it is accurate and choose preferred ways to contact you or the need for special access to services.
To find out more information about the summary care record, contact the dedicated NHS Care Records Service information line on Tel:0845 603 8510 or visit their website via the right hand link.
To learn more about how summary care records can make a positive difference to your health care, view this short fim using the example of GP care
