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NHS Direct web chat feasible but pricey, pilot finds

An NHS Direct Online Clinical Enquiry Service (CES), through which a nurse can discuss symptoms with patients over an web-based chat connection,
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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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Doubts raised over first NPfIT delivery deadlines

The leak of a confidential BT document, highlighting “material contractual issues", has raised concerns that the first June delivery dates
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Best of European E-Health Announced

The 2004 awards for the best e-health projects in Europe have been announced, with three winners chosen from over 32
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Deputy CMO joins national programme

Deputy chief medical officer, Aidan Halligan, has joined the National Programme for IT, taking personal responsibility for delivering clinical engagement
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