The NHS in England is to start collecting data on patient care by GPs for the first time.
Hospital data is already collected but the NHS says extending the initiative to general practice means it will be possible to get a fuller picture.
Leaflets explaining the scheme, and how people can opt out if they wish, are being sent to 26.5 million households.
Personal details will not normally be shared outside the NHS.
But some approved medical researchers may have access, in some circumstances.
Anyone who does not want their information used can talk to their GP, and those who have questions about how the data will be used, can call the information line on 0300 456 3531.
Households in the North of England will receive their leaflets this week, with the rest of England to follow during January.
The NHS in England is to start collecting data on patient care by GPs for the first time.
Hospital data is already collected but the NHS says extending the initiative to general practice means it will be possible to get a fuller picture.
Leaflets explaining the scheme, and how people can opt out if they wish, are being sent to 26.5 million households.
Personal details will not normally be shared outside the NHS.
But some approved medical researchers may have access, in some circumstances.
Anyone who does not want their information used can talk to their GP, and those who have questions about how the data will be used, can call the information line on 0300 456 3531.
Households in the North of England will receive their leaflets this week, with the rest of England to follow during January.
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