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Decision support software review planned by NICE

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has been asked by the National Programme for IT (NPfIT) to carry out
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Great Ormond Street selects JAC for drug management

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has signed a contract with JAC Computer Services, a division of US-based Mediware Information Systems,
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NHS cleans up data collection requirements

The DH have announced plans to reduce the amount of data collection in the NHS in an effort to save
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Criticism unhealthy for NPfIT, says Granger

The director general of NHS IT, Richard Granger, has spoken out against critics of the National Programme for IT, saying
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Interactive TV part of new NHS information strategy

NHS Direct Interactive, an extension of NHS Direct available over digital TV, has been launched as part of a new
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Securing NHS Care Records

Duncan McNeil, chief technology officer for the National Programme for IT, explains how new NHS Smartcards will be used to
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Mental health data sharing installed in Cornwall

IMS MAXIMS has announced the installation of a system to enable sharing of mental health data across a number of
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NHS Direct digital TV launch imminent

The DH has announced that NHS Direct Digital TV, which will provide basic information on local health services and advice
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NHS seeks £4.5m from BT over broadband delays

The National Programme for IT in the NHS is claiming up to £4.5m in compensation from BT for late delivery
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Better information on doctors vital, says Shipman report

The GMC needs to improve the information available online about the registration history of doctors and whether any action has
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