As is commonplace at this time of year, I’ve been taking a look back at what was occupying my blogging this time last year. Predictably I took a look at the previous year’s digital activities in Manchester but then my eye was caught by mention of an open data initiative which seems to have finally borne fruit a year on.
Last January I blogged the latest development from the Tameside GP Amir Hannan who had reached a landmark in the number of people able to sign-up and access their medical records.
One year on and just look what’s in the news on this topic: Patients should have online access to medical records, says report Guardian, Dec 23
“The plan will help the health secretary, Andrew Lansley, finally realise his longstanding goal of an “information revolution” intended to help put patients more in control of their own care.The scheme could be operational in England inside three years, the forum believes.”
It was wonderful to hear Dr Hannan speaking about this on national radio as I logged off for Christmas. A great open data move for patients and recognition of some tireless campaigning from the north.
