Access to Prospective Patient Records is being switched on at Quay Lane Surgery on 4th October 2023
The NHS wants to give people better ways to see their personal health information online. We know that people want to be able to access their health records. It can help you see test results faster. It also lets you read and review notes from your appointments in your own time.
We’re now letting you see all the information within your health record automatically. If you are over 16 and have an online account, such as through the NHS App, NHS website, or another online primary care service, you will now be able to see all future notes and health records from your doctor (GP). Some people can already access this feature, this won’t change for you.
This means that you will be able to see notes from your appointments, as well as test results and any letters that are saved on your records. This only applies to records from your doctor (GP), not from hospitals or other specialists. You will only be able to see information from 1st November 2022. For most people, access will be automatic, and you won’t need to do anything.
Your doctor (GP) may talk to you to discuss test results before you are able to see some of your information on the app. Your doctor (GP) may also talk to you before your full records access is given to make sure that having access is of benefit to you. There might be some sensitive information on your record, so you should talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
These changes only apply to people with online accounts. If you do not want an online account, you can still access your health records by requesting this information through reception. The changes also only apply to personal information about you.
The NHS App, website and other online services are all very secure, so no one is able to access your information except you. You’ll need to make sure you protect your login details. Don’t share your password with anyone as they will then have access to your personal information.
If you do not want to see your health record, or if you would like more information about these changes, please speak to your GP or reception staff.
UTube Video - Your online GP Health Record
https://youtu.be/cWfIW9_DHjU
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Access to Full Medical Records
To register with our on-line service Patient Access you will need to be 16 years and over.
By registering with Patient Access you will get access to you full detailed coded records. Please enquire at reception, the GP will check your suitability.
Getting to the surgery can often be difficult or time consuming, so being able to book an appointment with your Doctor or order your medication on-line alleviates these issues.
'Patient Access' links in directly with the practice IT system and your medical record. Registering with 'Patient Access' is easy - all you need is your own unique e-mail address.
Pick up a consent form from reception or print one off by following the link below. You will need to provide a form of ID to register for this service. See instructions below on how to provide ID during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
How to Create your Patient Access Account
EMIS patient access can be used on your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can also download the EMIS patient access for free via the App store or via Google Play. To use EMIS patient access from your home computer, click here https://www.patientaccess.com/
Online Prescriptions
If you have registered with Patient Access and you wish to order medication then please click on this link: https://www.patientaccess.com/
Online Appointments
IF you wish to book an appointment then click on the icons at the bottom of the home page.
N.B. Your medical record is designed to be used by clinical professionals to ensure that you receive the best possible care. Some of the information within your medical record may be highly technical, written by specialist and not easily understood.
The practice has the right to remove online access to services. This is rarely necessary but may be the best option if you do not use them responsibly or if there is evidence that access may be harmful to you. This may occur if someone else is forcing you to give them access to your record or if the record may contain something that may be upsetting or harmful to you. The practice will explain the reason for withdrawing access to you and will re-instate access as quickly as possible.