Missed the write up of this study at the time.

Very interesting – providing patients with direct access to the notes made at their visit to the doctor.  Would seem that, in general, patients favour this development, doctors have a  number of concerns (many of these relating to concern for the patient).

I can understand a range of concerns:

• Potential misinterpretation by the patient
• Potential unnecessary stress for the patient
• Potential focus of doctors on less ‘frankness; in notes – given my be read by others (may lead to unofficial records being maintained)

However I do not see any way forward without moving to having access to doctors’ notes – in the context of individuals seeking to maintain long term health records – combining info from dentist, GP, specialists, physio, dietician, etc.

Obviously further systems investment and training required – before notes can be available more generally, in secure way.  But all part of the EPR/ EMR trend.