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Copying letters to patients
Initiative to copy patients in on clinicians' letters.
Background, issues and progress
The Copying Letters to Patients initiative is a government objective which originated in the NHS Plan: "letters between clinicians about individual patient's care will be copied to the patient as of right".
Copying letters: Frequently asked questions
Since the Guidance was issued in April 2003, NHS Trusts and PCTs have started to work through the implications of implementation. In doing so they have raised a number of practical questions, which are answered below.
Confidentiality
Published: 18/02/2002
Confidentiality issues arising from the Copying Letters to Patients initiative.
Contacts
NHS colleagues who wish to receive advice should contact their Strategic Health Authority Patient and Public Involvement Leads, or: Andy Maude (User Experience & Involvement), Room 5C05 Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7UE.
Additional links
Copying letters to patients learning resource
This resource has been developed with contributions from over 60 NHS organisations. It presents their experiences of implementing Copying Letters to Patients.
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