Certain patient groups may benefit from including additional information in their SCR such as:
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- patients planning for end of life (SCRs to share information about their preferences, Lasting Power of Attorney and advance decisions)
- frail patients and patients with complex medical needs
- patients with long term conditions
- those with Dementia, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health conditions
- patients with physical, sensory or other disabilities, who can benefit from recording any specific needs, for example communication needs, so that health and care staff can make reasonable adjustments
- non-English speakers
- Patients with carers’ whose details they want to share or who have appointed someone to have Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney
- patients with specific care preferences
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