What will happen if a patient chooses not have a Summary Care Record?
The NHS will always endeavour to provide a patient with the best care possible. However, it could mean that there might be times when key health information about a patient is not available. For example, if a patient does not have a Summary Care Record and are taken into A&E, then the staff in A&E may not be able to access their current medications, allergies or bad reactions to medicines if they cannot access the Summary Care Record. The same could apply if a patient needs a doctor outside surgery hours.
