PRSB expands community pharmacy information standard
The community pharmacy information standard has been expanded so community pharmacists and GPs can better support integrated care.
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Another view: of age being a barrier to tech
In his latest column, Neil Paul looks at if age really is a barrier to tech or whether it is down to user interface and experience.
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NHS App e-Referral Service cuts ‘did not attend’ rates by half
In October 2020 NHS Digital integrated the e-Referral Service into the NHS App to give patients more control over their appointments and save GPs time.
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NHS Digital makes improvements to e-referral service following feedback
NHS Digital has made improvements to the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS), after receiving feedback from GPs and consultants.
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Another view: of Covid-19 vaccinations
In his latest column for Digital Health, Dr Neil Paul explores all things Covid-19 vaccinations and how they will be carried out.
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Electronic flu vaccine notifications service expanded
A service which sends information about flu vaccinations electronically from pharmacies to GP practices has been expanded ahead of winter.
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Clinical patient discharge summaries to be sent electronically to GPs
The first of its kind trial at Dorset County Hospital saw more than 4,000 structured FHIR messages sent to four GP practices.
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Lack of ‘robust’ digital systems is pilling pressure on GPs
Lack of robust digital systems and sustainable plans leading to extra work for GPs, a British Medical Association (BMA) survey has revealed.
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NHSE consultation on digital GPs could stifle Babylon’s expansion
The proposed changes would address funding inequalities between local GP practices and digital providers and address high patient churn in digital services.
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GP at Hand’s primary care network ‘temporarily approved’ pending review
A spokesman for NHS England said the network arrangements may change after a review of the GP out of area rules, expected to be launched next week.
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