Personal Health Records

Link saw I none. May or may not apply in Wales etc.

Thanks for that, TtDA - I had just (but only just!) become aware of this. Given this government's record when it comes to getting into bed with private companies taking on NHS roles (I note one such intervention has just been declared illegal) it's good to have the opportunity to opt out. I will do a little bit of research (one of Mrs M's singing friends is a local GP) before deciding. I think the deadline has been pushed back to September - is that correct?

Apologies ET, I had to edit, links should be there now.

M, it’s not widely known. I deliberately didn’t post my thoughts, as more concerned about getting the information out to anyone who shares wanting to retain some control over their personal information. We are in process of letting friends and family know. Any kind of debate, thoughts will only get thread closed, but it’s will be more important for some folks to opt out than debate😁 I’m sure you know my thoughts on anything like this👍

Not sure about Wales, Scotland, NI. But if anyone finds its different, or a different opt out link, please feel free to add those links.

Thanks, TDA.

We did opt out of something like this a few years ago but I'm not sure if it's the same thing. I'll investigate.👍

 Thanks for the info TDA, I did hear about this on Morning Live the other day, even Doctor Xander is opting out.

I'll give it some thought first but at the moment I'm edging towards the opt out.

What are the consequences of not opting out, does anyone know?🤷🏻‍♂️

or are there any benefits (to us) for staying in?

I haven’t checked the pros and cons yet R2B but Dr Xander was worried that his data would not be as safe when it could be passed on to third parties who were more interested in making money than data security. Just his view.

Yeah. . .wot C said too😊. Joking aside, I volunteer for most things medical(sub Frankenstein tests) liver, heart, joints, new drugs & with each of them I sign my anonymity away to ensure my data can be accessed worldwide by medical professionals-I’ve not been bothered at all by any sales or never been refused insurance. That’s why I ask👍🏻