GPs to send care.data 'opt-out' letters

Sooraj Shah
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Meanwhile, HSCIC claims it has spent nothing on technology for the care.data programme

GP practices that are to pilot the NHS's controversial care.data programme are to send out letters to patients explaining that they have a right to ‘opt-out'. The pilots which are to begin this ...

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