MOBILE TEXT REMINDERS

 KENILWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE WISHES TO EXPAND ITS METHODS OF COMMUNICATING WITH PATIENTS TO INCLUDE THE USE OF TEXT MESSAGE.

THIS FORM ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE RISKS OF TEXTS. PATIENTS PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT TO US, WHICH MEANS WE NEED YOUR CONSENT.

Benefits

There are a number of advantages to contacting patients via text:

·         Quick and easy communication without delays

·         Reduced possibility of loss of communication through incorrect postal address

Risks

Communication by text has a number of risks which include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Texts can be circulated, forwarded and stored in paper and electronic files.

·         Backup texts may exist even after the sender or the recipient has deleted his/her copy.

·         Text can be received by unintended recipients.

·         Text can be intercepted, altered, forwarded or used without authorisation or detection.

·         Text senders can easily type in the mobile number.

·         Texts can be used to introduce viruses into computer systems or smart phones.

Last Updated: 17/11/2023