Who controls patients’ data?

This week we talk more about the government’s plans for a new “single patient record” - the legislation for which was in last week’s Health Bill - and why primary care could be a stumbling block.It was hoped the Bill would provide clarity on how the new data sharing requirements would be achieved but there remain many unanswered questions. On the subject of primary care, we cover why the latest collective action being taken by the the GPs’ union may in fact help pave the way for sorting out data sharing.