Last Updated on January 16, 2025 by Analgesia team
SCR Medical Abbreviation
SCR can stand for Summary Care Record, which is an electronic record of a patient’s medical information in the NHS:
What’s included in an SCR?
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- Current medications
- Allergies
- Previous bad reactions to medications
- Information about operations and vaccinations
- Information about how the patient would like to be treated
- Information about who to contact for more information about the patient
How it’s created
An SCR is automatically created when a patient registers with a GP practice in England. It’s based on information from the patient’s GP medical record, which is known as the “source record”.
Who can access it
Authorized staff in the health and care system can access an SCR to provide safer care and improve the patient experience.
How it’s used
An SCR can help in out-of-hours and emergency settings.
Availability:
Over 96% of people in England have an SCR.
You can express interest in viewing your SCR by using the Summary Care Record new interest form.