How to opt out

If you have read all the information available and you feel you would not like to have an SCR created, you should: 

• read this leaflet which shows how you can opt-out;
• print and complete the opt-out form; and 
• return this form to your GP practice.

A marker will then be placed on your patient record and an SCR will not be created for you. You can opt back in at any time by informing your GP practice.

What will happen if I choose not to have a Summary Care Record?

If you choose not to have a Summary Care Record the healthcare staff caring for you in an emergency, or when your GP practice is closed, may not be able to look at information about any medicines you are taking, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines that you have had. Whatever you decide you can change your mind at any time. We will always provide you with the best possible care.

Related pages on this site

Care Records ServiceNHS Leeds is working on implementing the NHS Care Record Service in LeedsSummary Care RecordsNHS Leeds is rolling out summary care records in LeedsBenefits of Summary Care RecordsBenefits for patients in Leeds of the Summary Care RecordsConfidentiality of RecordsPatient records in Leeds will remain strictly confidential as part of the Summary Care Record programmePatient informationInformation for patients in Leeds about Summary Care RecordsDrop-in sessionsPatients in Leeds cat attend drop-in sessions to find out more about Summary Care Records

Related downloads

| Information leaflet - opting out of having a summary care record.pdf (0.50 MB)