This is to inform you that your GP surgery is working with health technology to support activity aiming to protect health.
Why?
There are many activities your GP surgery does to protect patients’ health from future harm. For example, checking blood tests or measurements to look for side effects from medicines or problems from diseases such as diabetes. Alternatively, patients may need cancer screening tests or vaccinations to prevent future diseases.
How?
Computer technology will be used to help GP surgeries deliver this important care.
Who is involved?
This work will be a collaboration between GP practices across the country and a health technology company led by NHS doctors who will analyse medical information to improve how this care is delivered to patients.
How will this benefit me?
We aim to improve the system so that patients can get these activities completed efficiently, rather than needing to repeatedly come in unnecessarily. We aim to support patients who may have had delayed care or missing tests, particularly due to the pandemic.
Do I need to do anything?
No, you do not need to take any action to benefit from this work.
Is it safe?
Yes. Access to data is bound by strict NHS rules. Information from the record is only used for purposes of improving care for patients. For more information see our Privacy Notice here: Privacy Policies – The Billesdon Surgery
You can view Abtrace’s Privacy Policy here.