Bill · started in the Commons
Electronic Patient Records (Continuity of Care) Bill
A Bill to allow patients access to and ownership of their own electronic patient records; to require medical professionals to maintain and share electronic patient records as part of individual care plans; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Electronic Patient Records (Continuity of Care) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 26 November 2013 by George Freeman (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 26 Nov 2013
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 15 May 2014.