Published 15 July 2009, doi:10.1136/bmj.b2813
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Summary care records
Time for continuity of record
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Most lay people assume that the NHS is a national health outfit that works together to look after them. They do not appreciate its tribal nature, with warring factions unwilling to communicate vital information about drugs and allergies to fellow health professionals. It is time we dragged ourselves into the 21st century communications age.1 General practitioners no longer work 24 hours a day 7 days a week doing their personal on call. Continuity of the patient record is needed now that we do not have continuity of personal care.
Cite this as: BMJ 2009;339:b2813
Jonathan M Orrell, general practitioner1
1 Weymouth DT4 7BY
jon.orrell@nhs.net
Competing interests: JMO is MRCGP clinical lead, NHS Dorset.
- Gerada C, Field S. RCGP supports use of summary care records. BMJ 2009;338:b2516. (23 June.)
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