Haddenham Surgery - Additional SCR

SUMMARY CARE RECORDS - Additional Information

Patient groups who benefit most from including additional information in their SCR

patients planning for end of life, who can use SCRs to share information about their preferences, Lasting Power of Attorney and advance decisions
frail patients who can use SCR to give out of hours or emergency health care staff more complete information, making unwanted admission less likely
patients with long term conditions
patients eligible for flu vaccinations
those with dementia or learning disabilities
patients with physical, sensory or other disabilities, who can benefit from recording any specific needs, for example communication needs, so that health and care staff can make reasonable adjustments
non-English speakers
patients with carers whose details they want to share or who have appointed someone to have Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney
patients with specific care preferences

Experts say: "Continuity of information is a vital contributor to continuity of care and better outcomes. The ability to enrich Summary Care Records beyond medications, allergies and bad reactions mean that more and more relevant information from the GP practice will be potentially available wherever a patient is receiving treatment in the NHS. This will improve safe, effective care and contribute to a positive experience for patients."

Click here for further information on the Summary Care Record - Additional Information. For further details click here.

If you would like this Additional Information on your Summary Care Record please click here to download a consent form.

Once completed, please return to the surgery.