A subject that at some point, we all need to consider, is how and when to Retire from Private Practice.
You may have spoken to colleagues about what steps to consider and what implications there are relating to the GMC, licencing etc and it is always best to ensure you get the right advice directly from them.
What about your Patients’ data?
This is something MidexPRO can help advise you on.
You remain the ‘Data Controller’. The Patients’ data is yours and there are ongoing expectations from a GMC perspective along with HRMC.
Rather than list them here, you can access information on Private Practice Medical Retentions by reading here
As MidexPRO stores your data, you might be interested to know we have 4 options available to you. Each depending on which scenario will work best for you.
Option 1 – Encrypted Hardrive Export (Charge Involved speak to Support)
You can request to have all your data exported onto a secure SSD Hard Drive. We post this to you, recorded delivery to a nominated address. The data is supplied in an A – Z format.
The SSD is sent encrypted, and the password is sent only to the Account Holder in a separate correspondence.
Once received and accepted, we purge the stored data within 30 days of receipt and do not hold any versions of your data or passwords for future use. You would hold the only version of the data.
Your Direct Debit is cancelled and no further charges made.
Option 2 – £9+VAT option for FULLY retired Clinicians.
MidexPRO continues to store your data in the current format, but you have no daily access to it.
This option is really suited to consultants who have fully retired and need occasional access to view patient details, Access for an Accountant or HMRC reasons only.
Access is by request prior to need by using the ‘Retirement Access Form’ sent from Support. Access is usually granted for 48 hours only.
The benefit of this option allows for your data to continue to be stored safely in the Cloud for the duration requested.
Once chosen, we can amend you Direct Debit accordingly.
Option 3 – £14+VAT per month.
MidexPRO continue to store your data in its current format.
However, the key purpose of the reduced fee is that this retired option will restrict the ability to create a new invoice, document, or prescription. This is simply for viewing only.
Like option 2 but allows for consultants who may have retired from their ‘Private’ work but continue to work in the NHS, potentially seeing the same patient.
If chosen, we can amend your Direct Debit accordingly.
Option 4 – One year (12 months) Sabbatical – charged at 50% of your current fee.
MidexPRO will continue to store your data in its current format, in the Cloud.
The sabbatical option is only available for one year and will return to full price should your sabbatical extend beyond a
year. We will not make any extension to this option.
This is a view option only. You will not be able to create new invoices, documents, or prescriptions. You can continue to
use your own login details as you do currently, for viewing purposes only.
NB: Once your Sabbatical ends, it is your responsibility to inform Support via email, to confirm you wish to access, amend
and use MidexPRO as you did previously. Full function will not be available beyond the end of the sabbatical unless you
inform us.
If this option is for you, confirm via an email to Support and confirm you are happy for the Direct Debit to be amended
to the new fee.
By knowing your options, you can make the right decision based on your needs.
These costs and options are available now but are subject to change in the future. Whichever may work for you, remember that Support can always give you the most up to date information and give you clear advice on how best we can support you should you look to retire from Private Practice.
For more information on MidexPRO, one of the UKs leading Private Practice Management systems for Clinicians, call 0330 999 3399 or email support@midexpro.com