GP patient records to be shared to boost health research

BMJ 2026

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Authors: Gareth Iacobucci
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.s280
Cited by: 1

Abstract

GP records for over 3 million patients are to be shared with researchers as part of a drive to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of major diseases. Data will be shared with three large national research studies— Genomics England, Our Future Health, and UK Biobank—where

Fields of Study & Subjects

Genomics and Rare Diseases Medical Coding and Health Information Healthcare Systems and Challenges

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
392
Pages
s280–s280
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN