FAQs
FAQs on this page
- How can I obtain a copy of MIQUEST?
- Where can I get further information about and full training in the use of, the MIQUEST Enquirer software?
- How is MIQUEST licensed?
- What are the implications of MIQUEST use for the statutory requirements of Data Protection security and Confidentiality?
How can I obtain a copy of MIQUEST?
The MIQUEST Enquirer software, which is Crown Copyright, is distributed by NHS Connecting for Health, and is available on CD-ROM free of charge to NHS staff, for authorised usage only within the NHS. To register for a copy of MIQUEST Enquirer, please complete in full the online request form, or contact NHS Connecting for Health directly:
Tel: 01392 251289
E-mail: exeter.helpdesk@nhs.net
Where can I get further information about and full training in the use of, the MIQUEST Enquirer software?
NHS Connecting for Health does not currently provide training in the use of MIQUEST Enquirer. However, if you require training you have two further options, as follows:
If your local PCT/PCO is an active PRIMIS+ scheme, training in the use of MIQUEST Enquirer may be available from PRIMIS+ via your locally employed PRIMIS+ facilitator. Please contact the PRIMIS+ helpdesk for further information:
PRIMIS+ helpdesk
14th Floor, Tower Building
The University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Tel: 0115 846 6320
E-mail: enquiries@primis.nottingham.ac.uk
Website: www.primis.nhs.ukIf your PCO is not currently participating in the PRIMIS+ service, MIQUEST Enquirer training may be available from a number of commercial sources, some of which are listed as links from this site. Please note that the training provided by these organisations has not been endorsed in any way by NHS Connecting for Health.
How is MIQUEST licensed?
MIQUEST Enquirer software is Crown Copyright 1994-2002, and is distributed by NHS Connecting for Health. NHS Connecting for Health acts as a licensing agent for Her Majesty's Stationery Office, which now owns the software copyright.
The attention of all users is drawn to the full Terms and Conditions for use of the product, as set out in the document entitled "MIQUEST Enquirer software Licence Terms", which is included on the CD-ROM on which MIQUEST Enquirer is issued.
The normal licensing conditions contained in this document, relating to liability for loss of or damage to data, and the prohibition of unauthorised use and of tampering with or reverse-engineering the software, apply to all parts of MIQUEST Enquirer.
The Miquest software now incorporates the NHS Connecting For Health's Clinical Terminology Browser (Triset). The Triset Browser contains the 4 Byte, V2 and V3 Read Code Datasets.
The browser has a range of functions, including key word searching, code based searching, hierarchical navigation and details of synonyms.
If you want to make use of the increased functionality which is now available, the Triset Browser's User Manual is included within this release and provides extensive further details.
By installing and using MIQUEST Enquirer, the User is deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions.
What are the implications of MIQUEST use for the statutory requirements of data protection security and confidentiality?
All users of MIQUEST Enquirer are reminded of their ethical and legal obligations when extracting data from clinical systems.
These include obligations to comply with Caldicott principles, NHS Security Guidelines, HSC 2000/009 and the law (e.g. Computer Misuse Act 1990, Data Protection Act 1998, and Human Rights Act 1998).
Furthermore, your organisation may well have additional local patient confidentiality and security procedures in place.
Consideration should be given to the need to obtain informed patient consent if data containing strong patient identifiers (e.g. name, address etc), will be processed.
MIQUEST software, when used in local mode, has features that require practices to approve both the running of the query set and the transmission of the response.
Practices should be made aware of these responsibilities before data extraction is commenced. If you are in doubt of your or your organisation's obligations with respect to Caldicott, Data Protection and security you should consult with your Trust's Caldicott Guardian or Data Protection Officer before using MIQUEST Enquirer software.
For further information and guidance see: