How health plans are recorded, shared and updated
Key Information Summary (KIS)
Future care plans are usually added to a person’s Key Information Summary (KIS). The KIS is an electronic health record. It is held in your GP practice health record and shared securely with other health services and care teams including:
- hospitals
- NHS 24
- the ambulance service
- out of hours healthcare services
The KIS has information that NHS staff should know if you need urgent or emergency treatment and care. It is a guide to how you should be cared for rather than a legally binding document, such as an advanced directive.
Anyone can ask their GP for a KIS to be started for them. Your doctor, nurse or care worker may ask if you wish to have one.
Updating your future care plan
Overtime your health and situation may change. What is important to you may also change. Your future care plan can be updated at any time. You can change your mind even during emergency treatment.
Looking at your future care plan could also be part of any reviews you have with your health or care professionals.
