Patent and Public Involvement in Health Data Research.
Module 2
2.1 Health Data and Health Data Research
2.2 The Current Landscape
2.3 PPI and Health Data Research
Additional Resources
Below are some additional resources and reading related to Module 2 which we hope you will find useful.
- Video to introduce Health Data
- Video describing NHS Digital
- Frequently Asked Questions about the use of Health Data
- Examples of health data research
- The Office of National Statistics, ‘5 Safes Model’ for governing data privacy
- The range of organisations involved in Health Data in the United Kingdom
- Information about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Free training course on Health Research
Want to get involved in research?
The best quality research happens when people with Crohn's and Colitis are involved, and you can make a difference at every stage of research.
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