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30 July 2004

Tele-echography robot allows remote patient scans

A university research team has developed a robotic device that allows a doctor to examine a patient in a remote
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29 July 2004

NPfIT receives Big Brother award for privacy fears

The National Programme for IT has won “Most Appalling Project" at Privacy International’s 6th Annual UK Big Brother awards at
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21 July 2004

NPfIT enlists help with IT industry communication

The NHS National Programme for IT has recruited external help to improve communication with its IT suppliers by awarding a contract
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13 July 2004

IT skills need improving to see savings, think tank warns

The Work Foundation has urged caution that the Chancellor’s plans to save money through IT projects in the NHS and in other government
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12 July 2004

More information about Read Codes demise released

The NHS Information Authority (NHSIA) have revealed more details to E-Health Insider about the abolition of Read Codes in favour of SNOMED
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6 July 2004

NPfIT nominated for Big Brother award

The National Programme for IT has been nominated for the “Most Appalling Project" in Privacy International’s UK Big Brother 2004 awards
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28 June 2004

Report predicts European growth of hospital e-prescribing

There is enormous potential for expansion within electronic hospital prescribing systems within Europe – a market that is already showing overall growth,
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14 June 2004

One millionth baby issued NHS Number

One million newborn babies have now been issued with NHS number that will stay with them from birth for life, under the
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11 June 2004

Citrix prescribes access strategy for health

Ever thought of having an IT access strategy for your trust?  Citrix thinks you should. E-Health Insider went along to
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10 June 2004

Doctors to vote on national patient record system consent

Doctors attending next week’s British Medical Association Local Medical Committee conference are to vote on whether patients’ records should be
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