GP Pan User Group debates data migration
Concern about the costs of data migration under the new system choice initiative was voiced by representatives at the first meeting of the GP super user group set up by Connecting for Health. The GP Pan User Group (GP PUG) meeting spent its inaugural session hearing about the GP Systems of Choice (GPSoC) initiative and […]
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Excessive drinkers helped by online programme
A new, computer-based training programme has helped alcoholics cut down their intake. Excessive drinkers who took part in the project had a “significant reduction” in their alcohol consumption which was maintained at the three month follow-up. The research, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, was initiated by two senior members of the School of […]
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CMO highlights e-health initiatives
A new programme using e-mail alerts, chat rooms and on-line notice boards has been developed to fight “consistently high” levels of obesity in the East Midlands. The programme is highlighted in the annual report of the chief medical officer, Professor Sir Liam Donaldson. He said the same issue was highlighted in last year’s report as […]
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NPfIT ‘favourability’ drops with managers
Both IM&T and general managers in the NHS appear to view the National Programme for IT less favourably than they did last year, though there is overwhelming support for the programme’s future aims, according to a new poll. The poll conducted by MORI for Connecting for Health revealed the drop in ratings from NHS managers […]
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Mixed feelings on NPfIT in primary care, poll shows
Only one in four GPs feel favourably about the National Programme for IT although the overwhelming majority rate NPfIT as an important priority, according to Connecting for Health’s latest poll of opinion among doctors, nurses, NHS managers and IM&T staff. GPs felt substantially less favourable than hospital doctors, with 25% of GPs liking what they […]
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RFID records to be implanted in 280 patients
RFID implant manufacturers VeriChip have announced that 280 patients from the New Jersey area are to have health records chips inserted under their skin as part of a trial into the use of the technology to manage long-term conditions. Volunteers who are patients of the Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ and who suffer from chronic […]
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iSoft investigates possible accounts irregularities
iSoft, the healthcare IT supplier whose financial woes have been hitting the headlines since January, has announced an investigation into possible accounting irregularities in financial years up to the year ending 30 April 2005. A statement from the company said: “The board of iSoft has received information suggesting possible accounting irregularities affecting revenue recognition under […]
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NE trust faces clinical systems conundrum
A mental health trust board formed from three merged organisations has been advised to stop using a clinical information system supplied under the National Programme for IT on part of its new territory and use another single system across the whole trust. Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Trust board members received a paper on options […]
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South Tees implements spinal injuries EHR
South Tees NHS Trust has implemented an electronic patient record system for patients with spinal injuries. The system, MAXIMS Clinical from IMS MAXIMS, represents an upgrade from previous versions as it is web-based rather than using a client server model. This means that it can be used on thin clients and over external connections, subject […]
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Cayton to lead summary records taskforce
Patients’ ‘tsar’ and chair of the Care Records Development Board, Harry Cayton, will lead the taskforce set up to help get the NHS Summary Care Record underway and resolve outstanding issues over its introduction, it was announced today. The taskforce membership will also include leaders from the main clinical professions and representatives from patient groups […]
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