15 June 2004

WAP can be used for reporting symptoms, study finds

Italian researchers have shown that aftercare and patient communication might be improved if patients are asked to fill in daily questionnaires using
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15 June 2004

Electronic hospital prescribing brought forward to 2006

Health Minister Lord Warner is to fast-track the introduction of electronic hospital prescribing in response to the recent report by
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14 June 2004

XML records improve diabetes care in Salford

Salford PCT has introduced an XML-based electronic diabetes care record system, allowing patients and health professionals alike full and easy
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14 June 2004

One millionth baby issued NHS Number

One million newborn babies have now been issued with NHS number that will stay with them from birth for life, under the
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11 June 2004

Does Dr Robot usher in new era of metal medics?

From automated call-centre systems to car assembly factories, it seems that wherever you look, a robot is waiting to take
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11 June 2004

Citrix prescribes access strategy for health

Ever thought of having an IT access strategy for your trust?  Citrix thinks you should. E-Health Insider went along to
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10 June 2004

Doctors to vote on national patient record system consent

Doctors attending next week’s British Medical Association Local Medical Committee conference are to vote on whether patients’ records should be
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9 June 2004

EU commissioner vows to increase patient information

The European Commissioner for Health and Human Protection, David Byrne, has promised to take action to improve patients’ access to
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9 June 2004

Charing Cross introduces robotic drug dispensing

Two newly installed electronic dispensing systems at London’s Charing Cross Hospital, one of which uses robotics, are improving improving the speed and
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8 June 2004

Don’t forget IT input when planning PACS

Beware of overlooking vital IT input when planning a new digital picture archiving and communications system (PACS), the UK Radiology Congress
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