The Key Information Summary is a summary of medical history and patient wishes taken from the GP electronic record. It will be available to clinicians working in NHS 24 and Out of Hours services if you need care when your GP surgery is closed.
With your permission, your Key Information Summary will include information on your:
Medication
Allergies and reactions to medicines
Contact information
Care plans
Next of kin and carer details
Wishes or special instructions
Management plans if you have a long term condition (such as diabetes)
Preferred place of care
Your DNACPR status can also be included within KIS. If you would like to discuss this, please call us to arrange a routine appointment with a GP.
The Key Information Summary will be sent from your GP Practice to a secure central store called the Emergency Care Summary (ECS) if you agree.
