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English medical records are about to be given away. As GPs, we’re fighting back

Your medical records are about to be given away. As GPs, we’re fighting back | Ameen Kamlana.
GPs in England have been told to hand over all patient data to NHS Digital, says GP Ameen Kamlana

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Unbelievable!!

Here’s the opt-out link if anyone’s interested:

https://your-data-matters.service.nhs.uk

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Update: to be delayed until 01 July:

It shouldn’t have even been a consideration but, if it had to be, there should have been a proper public consultation :rage:

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