BBC medical records story

[David Hansen]

Just in case those interested in the subject missed this:

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Patients are ready and willing to be responsible for their own 
medical records, a survey suggests. The research found that almost 
two-thirds (63%) of people said they would like to be responsible for 
holding their own medical records on a small electronic 'smart' card. 

Nearly seven out of 10 (69%) said they would be willing to have the 
responsibility of producing the records on visits to their GP or a 
hospital. 

The survey, carried out by NOP Research on behalf of the Doctor 
Patient Partnership and the Consumer Health Information Centre, also 
found that most people (73%) are aware that they can access their 
medical records if they need to. 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_1853000/1853934.stm

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Any estimates on how many lines of medical record a "smart" card can 
hold? Probably zero, especially with photographs.

Any encryption afforded to these records?

Will the Home Office ask for a law preventing undesirables like 
insurance companies and customs perverts demanding to see these 
records?



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