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Information Will Play a Key Role in Diabetes NSF

The Department of Health’s new diabetes National Service Framework (NSF) envisages a key role for information in the management of
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AAFP Explores Open-Source EHR

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is considering developing and selling low-cost "open-source" electronic medical records (EMR) software to
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US Physicians Sceptical IT Can Cut Medical Errors

A new US study has highlighted a major gap between the strategies recommended by medical error experts to reduce errors,
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Two Key Contracts Awarded to Consultants

Two vital contracts, covering technical and IT standards, and management of the National Information Programme, have been awarded to external
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Scottish Ambulance Plans to Network Vehicles

Scottish Ambulance plans to put networked computers in all of its emergency vehicles to provide crews with better information en
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Walsall’s EHR Attracts Aussie Interest

Australian researchers looking at electronic record systems are investigating the experience of the NHS in Walsall, West Midlands. The research,
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Scotland Launches Online Waiting List Database

An online database of hospital waiting lists intended to help cut NHS waiting times and provide patients with greater choice
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Blackberd Announces Long-list of Suppliers

Blackberd, the collaborative procurement of electronic record systems by 12 trusts in Birmingham and the Black Country has announced the
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GP Poll Shows High Awareness of Broadband

81% of English GPs claim awareness of broadband, but they are less knowledgeable about its applications and sceptical about its
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DH Places Advert for Prime Contractors

The UK Department of Health has published an advert in the Official Journal of the European Commission (OJEC) for prime
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