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The latest “framework” for NHS IT has received a cautious welcome. Now analysts, trusts and suppliers want more detail; and to find out which of its sticks and carrots will work. Sam Sachdeva reports.
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Northern Ireland consults on IT strategy
Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Board has launched a consultation process for its eHealth and Care Strategy, with a patient portal and online access to health records among the key proposals.
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Half of Scottish GPs offer online meds
Just over half of GP practices in Scotland let patients order repeat prescriptions online or by email, a report by Reform Scotland shows.
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3 per cent of patients have EPR access
Fewer than 3% of patients have access to their GP medical records online, according to figures from the Health and Social Care Information Centre’s indicator portal.
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Records access may reduce GP pressures
Giving patients access to their GP records can reduce demand for traditional appointments and telephone calls to practices, a research study has suggested.
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Aus looks at opt-out for national EPR
Australia is to consider moving to an opt-out approach to for its Personally Controlled eHealth Record scheme, according to the country’s top health chief information officer.
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MPs look abroad for records inspiration
Patients should be allowed to “own” and interact with their medical records if they are to be fully involved in their own care, a new parliamentary report that seeks to learn from overseas experience argues.
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