14 November 2002

High Demand for Tablets Predicted in Health

Last week saw the international launch of Microsoft’s Tablet PC software and a series of tablet and slate-style devices by
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14 November 2002

Early Warning System for Epidemics Launched

British health IT firm ComMedica has added a new module to its PIRILIS clinical information system that uses advanced algorithms
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14 November 2002

‘Radical Steps’ Urged to Boost Health Informatics

The British Computer Society (BCS) has warned that unless urgent action is taken 40 years accumulated experience of health informatics
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13 November 2002

Why Are GP Practices More Computerised Than Hospitals?

Scalability and incentives are suggested as the two key factors that explain why British GPs are far more likely to
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13 November 2002

Revamp of Chief Executives Information Forum Announced

The NHS Chief Executives Information Forum (CEIF), which has represented chief executives views, advice and input to the NHS information
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12 November 2002

Ayr Hospital Uses Tablets for Prescribing

Ayrshire and Arran Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is leading the development of hospital e-prescribing in the Scottish NHS. One of
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12 November 2002

Patient Communication Systems Launched

Bedside entertainment and communications systems for hospital patients have been officially launched at Kingston Hospitals NHS Trust. The wall-mounted patient
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7 November 2002

Gateway Review Recommends ICRS be put on Hold

The latest Office of Government Commerce (OGC) review of the business case for Integrated Care Records Service (ICRS), the central
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6 November 2002

Newchurch Brings E-Scheduling to Primary Care

Primary care IT system supplier Newchurch Ltd  has announced a partnership with Belgium-based electronic scheduling specialists UltraGenda, to incorporate its
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6 November 2002

IT Award for Pharmacists Launched

The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists (GHP), in association with First DataBank Europe have announced the launch of the First DataBank
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