Joe McDonald

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Joe’s view: An SCR iPhone app?

Apple’s latest operating system comes with an emergency medical screen for users to fill in. Joe McDonald wonders why it
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Joe’s view: of powering up competition

Joe McDonald’s festive column could also be called “my Christmas tree has a train in it.” Or “this year the
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Joe’s view: of records standards

On a visit to Rome, Joe McDonald realises that god-like authority can command compliance with standards. Unfortunately, the Professional Records
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Joe’s view of ‘The One Thing Test’

Joe McDonald reckons that if an organisation or person can do one thing, well, then other things are likely to
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Joe’s view of 40m SCRs

Joe McDonald sets out in searing detail why the NHS Summary Care Record could stop the deaths of vulnerable people;
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Joe’s view of SUSing out IT systems

Joe McDonald unveils the results of the ‘great big mental health system user survey; and says there is plenty for
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Joe’s view: is panoramic

While in Istanbul, Joe McDonald dreams up the Sultan 3000 remote carer viewing service; a system to encourage good behaviour,
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CCIO event report – The power of collaboration

The first, joint CCIO Leaders Network and Health CIO Network event took place in Darlington last week, at a meeting
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Joe’s view of turning data into patient safety

Consultant Joe McDonald talks to an easyJet attendant called Hazel, who has some lessons for the NHS when it comes
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CCIO network launches 12-point plan

The CCIO Leaders Network has released a Vision and 12-point plan for chief clinical information officers, to improve the quality
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