The practice is committed to taking advantage of new technology and systems where appropriate to:
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Improve patient services and access to those services
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Improve both internal and external communications – publicise and promote our online services via this website, waiting room leaflets and posters and the Patient Reference Group
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Continue the move towards becoming a paperless practice
Currently the practice:
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Provides a dedicated open access Practice website contains the on-line services portal
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Uses the NHS Number as the primary identifier in all NHS clinical correspondence issued by the practice
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Updates the summary care record
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Uses the electronic transfer of records facility (known as GP2GP) when available
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Uses the NHS electronic prescription service
Currently patients are able to do the following:
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Book, view, amend, cancel and print appointments online
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Order, view and print a list of their repeat prescriptions for necessary drugs, medicines or appliances online
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View, export or print any summary information from their records relating to current medications (inc. recent past repeat medications), allergies, adverse reactions and immunisations
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View your detailed coded medical record. You will need to apply for advanced access to be able to view online, export or print detailed coded information medical record information (requires Advanced Access – please ask at reception)
For the future, access to medical records will be improved and developed.