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10 August 2005

CfH to fund NHS clinician trips to India and USA

NHS Connecting for Health is urgently looking for experienced NHS clinicians, interested in ensuring that NHS IT systems are fit
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9 August 2005

Crossed wires

Despite a bumpy start, the first booking made with IBS over Choose and Book in Wandsworth was a success, EHI
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9 August 2005

Half of C+B hospitals use indirectly bookable services

Over half the hospitals using Choose and Book are using Indirectly Bookable Services (IBS), according to the latest figures from
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9 August 2005

PASA greenlights new electronic tendering system

The NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (PASA) has announced the successful first month’s trial of its new electronic tendering system,
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8 August 2005

Electronic records ‘a first step’ to knowledge-based care

Electronic records are just the first step in harnessing information and communication technology to improve clinical care – the real
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8 August 2005

High level QOF data release delayed

An early release of provisional high-level Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) data for GP practices in England on 5 August has
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5 August 2005

Nurses save most time with IT training

Based on a telephone poll Connecting for Health has claimed that staff who master basic IT skills under the NHS
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5 August 2005

Improve communication on NPfIT, say researchers

Unrealistic and shifting timetables, lack of consultation and communication with NPfIT managers, and lack of perceived short term benefits have
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5 August 2005

NHS 24 waiting times unacceptable, says SNP

The Scottish National Party has accused the Scottish Executive of "staggering incompetence" over what it sees as rising call-back times
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4 August 2005

Wirral’s gateway to care

Pete Marsh, technical director of Wirral Health Informatics, outlines the needs and obstacles often not considered by those implementing clinical
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