Improve communication on NPfIT, say researchers

Unrealistic and shifting timetables, lack of consultation and communication with NPfIT managers, and lack of perceived short term benefits have
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NHS 24 waiting times unacceptable, says SNP

The Scottish National Party has accused the Scottish Executive of "staggering incompetence" over what it sees as rising call-back times
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Wirral’s gateway to care

Pete Marsh, technical director of Wirral Health Informatics, outlines the needs and obstacles often not considered by those implementing clinical
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Patients rate good local services above choice

A report into patient choice has argued that while Choose and Book is seen by the public as a positive service
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Choose and Book workload lifted for Somerset GPs

GPs in Somerset and Dorset have been told they will not need to carry out their own referrals using Choose
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Revised NCRS proposals allow for multiple summaries

The concept of a single summary record on the spine is to be replaced by a system that will allow
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Virtual NHS research institute proposed

A virtual National Institute for Health Research linking together NHS R&D centres around England is at the centre of proposals
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New IT local delivery plans due by September

Implementation of new NHS IT systems is to become a non-negotiable part of the local delivery plans (LDPs) of every
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PCT mergers look set to disrupt IT plans

IT departments of NHS organisations are beginning to feel the impact of plans to shake-up the structure of the health
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New QMAS software will focus on excluded patients

Changes to the payments software for the Quality and Outcomes Framework mean practices and primary care trusts will be able
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