Care information choices
The publication Care Information Choices reports on patient opt-out information that has been received from GP practices, as of May 2016. It is published by the Health and Social Care Information Centre.
There are two types of opt-out. A type 1 opt-out prevents information being shared outside a GP practice for purposes other than direct care. A type 2 opt-out prevents information being shared outside of the HSCIC for purposes beyond the individual's direct care. More...