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22 November 2004

Implementing PACS

Dr Mahibur Rahman explains the benefits and costs of introducing picture archiving, and shows what can happen if things go
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3 November 2004

Microsoft signs new software deal with NPfIT

Health minister John Hutton has announced a three-year software licensing deal with Microsoft, claiming savings for the NHS of up
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28 October 2004

GPS helps dementia patients stay independent

The London Borough of Ealing is piloting a scheme that tracks mild dementia patients using GPS and mobile phones, allowing
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27 October 2004

Keeping an eye on ID

Identifying patients to access their records can be a big problem for A&E staff and paramedics. So why not use
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20 September 2004

IT and wireless tech aiding elderly and disabled

Two new wireless-based devices which aim to give elderly and disabled people greater independence both inside and outside their home
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14 September 2004

Introducing the intelligent vaccine box

A vaccines transit box that can feed back alerts when high temperatures endanger the precious cargo is expected to save money, avoid waste
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13 September 2004

McKesson launches text appointment reminder service

McKesson, one of the largest existing suppliers of hospital patient administration systems, has a launched an automated text message reminder
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8 September 2004

Plymouth moves to IP telephony

NHS organisations in Plymouth are beginning the roll-out of one of the largest Internet Protocol (IP)-based telephone implementations yet seen
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13 August 2004

The future of digital imaging

The government recently announced that all acute trusts in England will move to PACS within the next three years. This
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10 August 2004

Gartner awarded market intelligence contract

The National Programme for IT has awarded a one-year £154,000 contract to IT analysts Gartner to provide it with market
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