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Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Implements Case Notes

CSW Health , a provider of XML-based health information systems, has announced that it has successfully implemented its Case Notes
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Home Office to Consult on Smart ID Cards

The Home Office is to publish proposals to introduce identity cards in the UK, based on smart card technology, with
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Surrey Ambulance Signs PPP on IT System

Surrey Ambulance has announced the signing of a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement with Premier Computer Solutions for a range of
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British Midland Installs Tempus Telemedicine System

BMI British Midland has installed a new telemedicine system on its planes flying long-haul flights to provide improved care to
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Patient ID Chip Set for Global Launch

A tiny ID microchip that can be implanted in the human body, and then used to identify patients and enable
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Expanded Role for NHS Direct

Supporting people with chronic conditions, supporting ambulance services and reducing waiting times in A&E will be part of the expanded
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European Commission Proposes Health ID Card

The European Union has unveiled proposals to introduce a Europe-wide health card, which would make it easier for EU citizens
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BT to Deliver the Technology for Scotland’s NHS 24

NHS 24, the Scottish version of NHS Direct, has placed a £20.5m contract with BT to provide the telephone communications
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Videophones to Link Deaf, Interpreters and Health Professionals

A new remote sign language interpretation service which uses a network of videophones to provide interpretation services in consultations between
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IT Standardisation Difficult, but Vital

Achieving the “robust, flexible and standardised” NHS information system envisaged by health secretary, Alan Milburn, will be difficult while the
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