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Patients to get Facebook-style Communicator

From March, patients will be able to carry out email consultations with GPs and other clinicians using a Facebook-style tool
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IT crucial for full engagement, report argues

The NHS needs to make greater use of information and web 2.0 technologies if individuals are to engage more with
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Doctors say web improves clinical practice

Almost three in four doctors believe the internet has improved their clinical practice, according to a poll by a medical
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NHSmail migration to Exchange deferred

NHS Connecting for Health has written to strategic health authorities to tell them that NHSmail’s planned migration to the Microsoft
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EMIS to launch customisable homepage

GP computer supplier EMIS is planning to launch a personalised home page for patients from which they will be able
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How CfH could make my day

In his latest column grassroots GP Dr Neil Paul offers suggestions to Connecting for Health on making GPs’ lives easier.
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Health bodies to get details of citizens’ email and internet use

Public bodies in the UK, including health authorities, could be given the power to access details of everyone’s personal text
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CfH plans to extend practice IT support hours

NHS Connecting for Health has announced plans to extend the support hours provided by GP IT suppliers to cover extended
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Better communications for Wales

NHS Wales is to develop a national email service for all staff, including GPs and other primary care workers. A
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RCGP says good GPs have great websites

The ‘exemplary GP’ has a clear and accurate practice website and seeks patient’s consent before giving sensitive information to other
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