We recently sent out a message to patients as follows:
Our practice is committed to make sure you always receive the best possible care. To help us better understand and support needs of our patients, we will be adding a care code to your medical records. This will allow us to personalise your care and ensure you get the right support when you need it. There is nothing you need to do, this is simply to keep you informed.
Please do not be alarmed at this care code, it’s simply a way of categorising patients based on their specific health needs. It helps us as a practice understand the individual needs of our patients based on their health and wellbeing to support personalised care and ensures you get the right support in a timely way.
You may see a Johns Hopkins score or PNG group in your NHS App in the future. This is part of a national initiative designed to enhance our practice’s understanding of patient group needs. There is no cause for concern regarding this score. The system was developed by Johns Hopkins University, which is renowned for its contributions to advancing medical practices and healthcare systems globally.
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