What is GP2GP?
GP2GP. GP2GP allows patients’ electronic health records to be transferred directly, securely, and quickly between their old and new practices, when they change GPs. This improves patient care by making full and detailed medical records available to practices, for a new patient’s first and later consultations.
How long does it take to transfer medical records UK?
All medical records will be transferred for you once registration is complete. Electronic records will normally be received within 3 working days, but full historical paper records can take up to 28 days. If we’re transferring your records from a practice in Scotland or Northern Ireland, it can take slightly longer.
Do GP records get transferred?
If your records are electronic, and they can be accepted onto your new GP practice computer system, they’ll normally be transferred within two days of your old practice agreeing to release them.
How do I recover my medical records UK?
A request for information from health (medical) records has to be made with the organisation that holds your health records – the data controller. For example, your GP practice, optician or dentist. For hospital health records, contact the records manager or patient services manager at the relevant hospital trust.
Who can access my medical records UK?
Only authorised healthcare professionals who are involved in your direct care have access to your records. A swipe card system is used by anyone accessing your information and is automatically recorded and centrally monitored to ensure that it is appropriate.
What happens to my medical records when I change GP?
Your GP is responsible for the accuracy and safekeeping of your medical record whether it is a paper or computer held record. If you move to another area or change GP, we will send your medical records to Primary Care Support England (Preston), to be passed on to your new practice.
Can I see who has accessed my medical records UK?
Your health records are confidential. The NHS shouldn’t show your health records to anyone without your consent. Unless they share information with other NHS or social care staff members who are involved in your care.
How can I access my NHS medical records online?
To get your health records online you need to register for GP online services. This is a 3 step process that can take from 30 minutes to a couple of hours. If you have registered for GP online services, you can access your health information through NHS login or the NHS app.
Which is the latest version of GP2GP?
GP2GP version 2.2 increases the number of digital transfers and brings common sense improvements, like reducing paper printing for patients that leave.
How does GP2GP help to improve patient care?
Skip to main content. GP2GP allows patients’ electronic health records to be transferred directly, securely, and quickly between their old and new practices, when they change GPs. This improves patient care by making full and detailed medical records available to practices, for a new patient’s first and later consultations.
How does GP2GP work with electronic health records?
GP2GP allows patients’ electronic health records to be transferred directly, securely, and quickly between their old and new practices, when they change GPs.
How long does it take for GP2GP to arrive?
In comparison, paper medical records can take weeks or months to arrive. GP2GP also means practices can support the Health Secretary’s objective that patients should have digital records that follow them around the health and social care system. GP2GP is a three-stage process.