Using data in the NHS: the implications of the opt-out and GDPR

Using data in the NHS: the implications of the opt-out and GDPR Patient data is not only vital for managing an individual’s care, it also plays an important role in other ways: planning health services, improving diagnosis and treatment and evaluating the effectiveness of policy. These ‘secondary uses’ of data offer significant opportunities to improve care, especially if advances in technology and data analysis can be harnessed. The King's Fund