Abstract
A computerized record system has been programmed so a patient's important medical information can be printed out and given to the patient in the form of a `health check card'. One aim was to enable patients to take more responsibility for their own preventive care. Following the issue of cards to 331 patients in 126 families, there was an increase in the uptake of cervical cytology screening, blood pressure recordings and tetanus immunization. Replies to a questionnaire enclosed with the card were received from 161 patients (in 86 of the families): most found the cards acceptable and believed they would be useful.
- © Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
