The Individual Health Record (IHR) in EMIS Web facilitates effective care by providing access to essential patient information from the GP medical record. Key information within an IHR comprises:
- Name, address and contact details
- Current medication
- Allergies or adverse reactions
- Current problems or diagnoses
Authorised medical staff such as doctors, nurses, and pharmacists can view a patient's IHR if needed, especially when GP surgeries are closed, ensuring continuous and effective patient care. Access requires patient permission, promoting a balance of accessibility and privacy. If a patient has not expressed dissent, implied consent is assumed, allowing healthcare providers to access their IHR. Patients can opt out of IHR sharing if they choose to express dissent.
"Having quick access to a patient's Individual Health Record can significantly reduce response times in emergency situations, allowing healthcare providers to deliver timely and informed care when it matters most."
The functionality of IHR sharing can be customised within EMIS Web. This includes the ability to set preferences for data sharing, ensuring that only authorised personnel view the patient records. This streamlined access helps save time for administrators and clinicians, allowing them to focus more on patient care rather than managing record access. Queries regarding activation status or consent preferences can be directed to the Primary Care Service Desk if necessary.
