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Research findings
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81%
of respondents knew the Summary Care Record could contain core items and Additional Information.
73%
of respondents were aware that all patients' Summary Care Records now include Additional Information, unless they have opted out, for the duration of the pandemic.
10%
of respondents stated that they use SCR to find out end of life information in emergency situations.
100%
of users we interviewed told us that having permanent access to Additional Information in the Summary Care Record would make a permanent, and positive, difference to their role.
I think it would really be helpful if this became an opt-out process long-term. When patients are unable to communicate for reasons of acute ill health, communication problems, cognitive problems and importantly learning disability, seeing this information can make the life and death difference.