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Parents are ‘cautious’ internet users

Parents use the internet cautiously to find out about their children’s health problems and electronic information does not undermine their
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National programme PACS suppliers announced

The Department of Health has today announced that every hospital trust in England should get a picture archiving and communications
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US political rivals manage to agree on electronic records

President George W. Bush last week created the position of national health information technology co-ordinator, with the goal of making
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EMIS predicts signing deals with three LSPs

Primary care systems supplier EMIS has said that is confident that EMIS products and services will be available “working via
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Records “a potentially powerful tool” to involve patients

Over a third of patients are very interested in viewing their records, according to a US study.  The researchers conclude
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TeesPath and CSW launch lab-links project

County Durham and Tees Valley Strategic Health Authority (CDTV SHA) has signed a contract with CSW to use its CaseNotes
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Kodak implements PACS at Chesterfield in 11 weeks

Kodak Health Imaging has announced that it has successfully installed an end-to-end digital image management solution, comprising capture, print, distribution,
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Capio implements Stalis’ Assure.net

Independent healthcare provider Capio Healthcare UK has announced that it has successfully implemented a risk information management system (RIMS) in
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GP choice in IT systems debated

A senior officer from the National Programme for IT said he would have failed and the programme would have failed
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Deputy CMO joins national programme

Deputy chief medical officer, Aidan Halligan, has joined the National Programme for IT, taking personal responsibility for delivering clinical engagement
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