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27 July 2004

Paperless progress for London GUM clinics

A busy London GUM clinic network has taken the first steps to becoming completely paperless by installing a web browser-based
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19 July 2004

Trial on satellite-assisted ambulance

A trial is about to start on satellite assistance for specially-equipped ambulances which will enable staff to send information, including
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1 July 2004

BMA asks for clarity on care record issues

Doctors at the British Medical Association’s Annual Representative Meeting at Llandudno have demanded that the NHS Care Records System should not
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22 June 2004

Radical Steps highlights serious concerns about NPfIT

The National Programme for IT is still failing to communicate what it will deliver, when it will deliver, and what
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1 June 2004

Health insurance smart card scheme starts in EU

European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) are being formally introduced today in 13 EU countries, including Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Estonia and
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25 May 2004

Report challenges hospital mobile ban

A new report on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) in healthcare facilities challenges the wisdom of blanket prohibitions
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29 April 2004

Minister upbeat on ID card benefits for NHS

Health minister, John Hutton, says ID cards will help NHS staff check whether patients are eligible to receive treatment and
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29 April 2004

Leaked report criticises NPfIT implementation

A leaked report by the National Programme for IT’s former chief clinical adviser has exposed fault lines at the highest
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31 March 2004

Kodak implements PACS at Chesterfield in 11 weeks

Kodak Health Imaging has announced that it has successfully installed an end-to-end digital image management solution, comprising capture, print, distribution,
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3 March 2004

UN calls for action on internet drugs

The UN agency responsible for controlling international narcotics has called on Governments to do more to crack down on the
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