Special report: business intelligence / big data
Big data is suddenly a big buzz word. But what is it, how does it differ from traditional analytics, and why should the NHS care anyway? Fiona Barr finds out.
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Special report: systems integration/portals
Two rounds of tech fund money have boosted interest in portals. Jennifer Trueman reports.
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Special report: radiology information systems
The end of national digital imaging contracts was an opportunity for trusts to change suppliers and refresh their IT. But few have chosen to try and implement a new RIS, Kim Thomas discovers.
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Special report: mental health
Trusts have a long list of innovations they would like to see in mental health systems; but will they get them? Fiona Barr reports.
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Wireless / mobile on the wards
The government’s health technology funds have invigorated the nursing observations and vital signs markets – and brought in new entrants. Fiona Barr reports.
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Special report: e-prescribing
Lyn Whifield looks at the impact of the tech funds on the e-prescribing market and trust plans.
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Special report: business intelligence for acute trusts / PLICS
Monitor is continuing to push for the introduction of patient level information and costing systems. But will it get them, and should it? Jennifer Trueland reports.
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Special report: document management
To scan or not to scan, that is the big question for electronic document management projects. Jennifer Trueland goes in search of an answer.
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Special report: digital dictation
The Royal College of Physicians would like structured letters to be created from structured records. Digital dictation specialists are making a start. Fiona Barr reports.
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Special report: cloud services
The government and industry are confident that cloud-based services are the future of IT. The NHS is less sure. Fiona Barr reports.
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