The Arch medical practice is proud to have initiated events to become part of the Clinical Research Network (CRN) of Greater Manchester in association with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Our practice aim with this wonderful and unique opportunity is to assist this important constitutional research arm of the NHS and add research as part of our practice range of services. Preparing ourselves now to work towards and deliver this element of the 5 year forward view which focuses on research in primary care. We are an Active Research Site.
We have achieved RCGP Research Ready approved accreditation.
Dr Colabella is our ‘Research Lead’ and is now registered with the department and has completed Good Clinical Practice training, essential for any clinical site lead involved in research.
As an approved training practice your appointment maybe with:
Registrars
These are fully qualified doctors who spend six months per year with us prior to qualifying as a GP
Foundation doctors
These are doctors who have just completed their hospital training and spend up to six months while they receive GP training from our doctors. You will be informed of this prior to your appointment.
How we use your medical data
·Information from medical records can help doctors and other healthcare workers measure and check the quality of care which is provided to you.
· The results of the checks or audits can show where hospitals are doing well and where they need to improve.
· The results of the checks or audits are used to recommend improvements to patient care.
· Data are sent to NHS Digital, a national body with legal responsibilities to collect data.
· The data will include information about you, such as your NHS Number and date of birth and information about your health which is recorded in coded form – for example the code for diabetes or high blood pressure.
· We will only share your information for national clinical audits or checking purposes when the law allows.
· You have the right to object to your identifiable information being shared for national clinical audits.
· Please contact the practice if you wish to object.
