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New guidance on information disclosure to PCTs

The British Medical Association has issued new guidance to GPs on confidentiality and disclosure of information to primary care trusts.
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GP e-records show rise in patient visits

Computer records from GP systems have shown that patients are using their GP practices more for help when they are
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60 Seconds Interview: Gavin Jamie

In the latest 60 second interview focusing on the people making NHS computing work, Joe Fernandez quizzes Gavin Jamie, a
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New Read codes for hospital choice

GP practices have been advised to start using new Read codes to record choice of hospital as soon as possible
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Wales to launch electronic sick notes

The Department of Work and Pensions in Wales is to launch a trial of electronic sick notes in GP practices.
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Lessons learned

Southern England, perhaps more than any other region, has produced a mixed picture of NHS IT modernisation. Senior executives from
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Staffordshire PCTs hit retinopathy target

Malcolm Gray screens patient Three Staffordshire primary care trusts have managed to meet national targets and screen over 28,000 patients
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EMIS deal for London on cards

Primary care system supplier EMIS looks likely to be included as part of the local service provider solution for London.
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PCTs juggle choice and strategy

The GP Systems of Choice initiative will be finalised this month leaving PCTs to guide practices up the maturity model
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60 Seconds Interview: Rich Mills

In the latest 60 second interview focusing on the people behind making NHS computing work, Joe Fernandez quizzes Rich Mills,
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