Electronic patient records deployed in Orkney and Shetland
Electronic patient records have reached two of the remoter parts of the UK, with the deployment of InterSystems’ TrakCare to Shetland and Orkney.
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Electronic patient records have reached two of the remoter parts of the UK, with the deployment of InterSystems’ TrakCare to Shetland and Orkney.
Virtual reality will be tested as a care tool in Liverpool this year, both for treating patients and helping clinicians meet remotely.
This week’s round up includes a market update from Emis Group, confirmation of the news that Morecambe Bay is sticking with Lorenzo, and an Advanced Carenotes deployment by the Combat Stress charity; plus partnerships in the triage and primary care space.
Jeremy Hunt has retained his post as health secretary in the re-shuffle triggered by Theresa May’s appointment as Prime Minister.
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Dr Alec Price-Forbes has been appointed as the national CCIO and Helen Balsdon as the
Careology and the Ella Dawson Foundation have partnered to offer tailored support to young people
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