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National Summary Care Record

What is the Summary Care Record?
The National Summary Care Record (NSCR) is an electronic record of important information about a patient’s health. The summary care record is uploaded from General Practice clinical systems subject to practice agreement and subject to a patient not opting out.
What information is included in the Summary Care Record?
It will initially have information about current medications, allergies and any adverse reactions to medication. Additional information may be added over time.
What is happening in Cambridgeshire?
All Cambridgeshire registered patients over 16 years of age were written to in March to provide more detail on the NSCR. Any patient who has not received information on NSCR can contact NHS Cambridgeshire PALS service who will be able to provide details. PALS, Lockton House, Clarendon Road, Cambridge, CB2 8FH. Freephone: 0800 279 2535 or 01223 725588. pals@cambridgeshire.nhs.uk
What do I do to opt out?
You complete a form available at reception, or write in with your permission for us to code your record accordingly. Parents/legal guardians are able to opt out for their dependants however should a child reach the age of informed consent we would ask that they independently inform us of their decision regarding their medical record and the NSCR.