Make your choice about sharing data from your health records – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Make Your Choice About Sharing Data From Your Health Records
Your health records contain important information about your medical history and care. Sharing this data can help improve healthcare services and facilitate research to benefit everyone. However, it’s important to know that you have a choice in how your data is used.
Why Share Your Health Data?
- Improve Care: Shared data can enhance the quality of care you receive by providing healthcare professionals with comprehensive information.
- Support Research: Your data can contribute to vital research, helping to develop new treatments and improve healthcare services.
- Public Health: Shared data can help monitor and control the spread of diseases, contributing to better public health outcomes.
Your Choices:
- Opt-In: You can choose to share your health records with healthcare providers and researchers. This helps in improving the overall healthcare system and advancing medical research.
- Opt-Out: If you prefer, you can choose not to share your data beyond your direct care. Your decision will be respected and your data will only be used to support your personal healthcare.
How to Make Your Choice:
- Online: Visit NHS Digital’s website to set your data sharing preferences.
- In-Person: Speak to a member of our reception team who can help you update your preferences.
- By Phone: Call the NHS Digital Contact Centre on 0300 303 5678.
Your Privacy Matters:
We take your privacy seriously. Any data shared is handled in accordance with strict data protection regulations to ensure your information is secure and used appropriately.
For more information about how your data is used and your choices, please visit our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.