9 December 2004

Log on for a late night librarian

A project that gives health professionals late-night access to librarians’expertise by using an instant messaging (IM) link between the UK
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8 December 2004

InPS claims increased market share

InPractice Systems (InPS) have announced an increase of market share in its primary care information software Vision 3 that now
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8 December 2004

RFID tags in the NHS could lead to job losses

The introduction of wireless tagging such as RFID technology in the NHS could result in job losses due to the removal
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7 December 2004

ComMedica finalises £33m PACS deal with CSC

ComMedica, the healthcare IT specialist originally spun out from Imperial College, London, has signed a £33m contract with CSC to
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7 December 2004

Digital pen makes light work of filling out care forms

A digital pen and paper system that records handwriting for ‘playback’ into text could be a boon for healthcare workers and cut
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6 December 2004

NHS broadband plans thrown into confusion

The roll-out plans for new NHS broadband network (N3) look to be in some disarray after the future of the
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6 December 2004

Release the pharmacists

Better application of technology could take the administrative burden away from hospital pharmacists, leaving them free to concentrate on patient
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6 December 2004

Live appointment booking cuts waiting times

The introduction of a live patient booking system has resulted in a dramatic reduction of waiting lists and missed appointments
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3 December 2004

Microsoft launches Welsh language pack for Windows XP

Microsoft has launched a Welsh Language Pack for Windows XP and Office 2003 that will translate Windows menus and Office
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2 December 2004

Free HL7 conference will focus on integration

HL7 UK is running a free one day conference on 9 February 2005 for NHS informatics professionals and clinicians who are
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