Understanding a patient's consent preferences for sharing their health records in EMIS is crucial for both patient privacy and healthcare provision. When a patient opts not to share their record across organisation boundaries, this choice is recorded through selecting the option "Patient does not wish to share the detailed record" within the EMIS Consultations module. This action not only updates the patient’s record with the clinical code "Refused consent for upload to local shared electronic record" but also directly impacts how their information is accessed and utilised across different healthcare providers.
This functionality ensures patient autonomy is respected while safeguarding data integrity, which is essential for maintaining trust in the healthcare system.
For efficient management, practice administrators can generate population reports identifying all patients who have refused consent. These reports can be created via EMIS, helping practices track consent statuses and adapt care coordination efforts accordingly. As managing data sharing preferences can be time-consuming, ensuring systems are in place for streamlined checks and balances is essential.
