ETP might have blocked Shipman, inquiry says

Electronic transfer of prescriptions (ETP) could have stopped Dr Shipman from prescribing controlled drugs for so long without anybody noticing,
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NPfIT enlists help with IT industry communication

The NHS National Programme for IT has recruited external help to improve communication with its IT suppliers by awarding a contract
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MRSA reporting to be improved by electronic lab link

Long-standing data quality problems with recorded occurrences of MRSA may be improved by the introduction of electronic incident reporting systems in
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Trial on satellite-assisted ambulance

A trial is about to start on satellite assistance for specially-equipped ambulances which will enable staff to send information, including
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BT Syntegra names Axios Systems as help desk partners

Axios Systems’ assyst software has been selected by BT Syntegra as its help desk and IT service management system for
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NHS website becomes “gateway” in revamp

The NHS website, www.nhs.uk, has undergone a substantial refurbishment and has become a “gateway” page to give the public access
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EMIS rolls out web-based GP appointment booking

EMIS have nationally launched their own online appointment booking service, EMIS Access, which allows patients to send secure messages or
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C&W win NHS email and directory contract

Cable & Wireless is the new contractor appointed to manage central e-mail and directory services for the NHS, the Department
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IT skills need improving to see savings, think tank warns

The Work Foundation has urged caution that the Chancellor’s plans to save money through IT projects in the NHS and in other government
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Dermatology telemedicine system wins innovation award

An innovative scheme that not only uses electronic referral and PACS but software that plots healing patterns based on archived images
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