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GP record guidance overhauled

6 April 2011 12:00 AM

A major overhaul of the good practice guidelines for GP electronic records has been published, with a focus on record sharing and interoperability.

GPs must hold records against litigation

6 April 2011 12:00 AM

GP practices must hold on to their audit trails and the patient records associated with them indefinitely, according to fresh advice from the BMA, Royal College of GPs and the Department of Health.

New company launches networking portal

6 April 2011 12:00 AM

A new company – Health ICT Portal – has launched a web application that is designed to support communities of interest in healthcare.

Lansley to open up health IT market

5 April 2011 3:53 PM

Health secretary Andrew Lansley today promised to take steps to create an open market in health IT systems.

Dorrell outlines alternative reforms

5 April 2011 11:06 AM

The Commons’ health select committee has called for a number of ‘changes’ to the government’s NHS reforms a day after health secretary Andrew Lansley announced they would be “paused”.

Wigan pharmacists access SCR

5 April 2011 12:00 AM

NHS Ashton, Leigh and Wigan is launching a pilot project offering community pharmacists access to the Summary Care Record.

Lansley announces pause in reforms

4 April 2011 7:00 PM

Health secretary Andrew Lansley has told the House of Commons that he will take advantage of a “natural break” in the passage of the Health Bill through Parliament to undertake further consultation.