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All the latest articles, news and reports on IM&T
Key topics include: IT systems, Choose and Book, Patient records, Data validation, Electronic Transfer of Prescriptions (ETP), Informatics

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Mon 16 Jan

The measurement of success
Essential to strong performance management is keeping track of your practice’s progress – key performance indicators...

Mon 16 Jan

Productive attitudes
The latest in a series of NHS efficiency-realising initiatives has been piloted across the UK. Several practice managers share...

Mon 12 Dec

Social considerations
Like a child at Christmas, social marketing in general practice is about making the right noises to get what you want, says...

Tue 1 Nov

Confidentiality breached 'five times a week'
NHS trusts compromised patient medical records in more than 800 incidents over three years

Fri 14 Oct

Virtual PPGs – how to get started
Online patient groups providing feedback are an effective way to hear patients’ views and comply with new DES requirements....

Fri 14 Oct

Evolution, not revolution
Telehealth is transforming services for patients with long-term conditions. The key message from policymakers and pioneers is...

Thu 8 Sep

Caution urged over social network sites
Practices advised to think through consequences of responding "rashly" on websites for fear of landing themselves in...

Tue 30 Aug

Consultation into 'NHS red tape' begins
Plans to save £10m by cutting up to 25% of all current data returns commissioned by the DH

Tue 23 Aug

Call for innovative 'health apps'
The health secretary wants health professionals to submit ideas to give patients more control of their care

Tue 23 Aug

‘High demand’ for online GP services
Survey suggests a strong demand for booking GP appointments and ordering repeat prescriptions online

Mon 22 Aug

Hospital hails instant GP access project
Surrey trust sending discharge summaries by EDT to local GP practices in response to request for timely information

Tue 16 Aug

Information 'milestone' for GPs hailed
Ministers believe move to a common clinical language will allow accurate and safe electronic communication across England

Thu 11 Aug

Gadgets 'causing workplace disruption'
Around 82% are annoyed by colleagues answering calls, texting or tweeting while in a meeting, survey finds

Wed 3 Aug

MPs criticise NHS records plan
Commons Public Accounts Committee have said the IT system is "significantly" behind schedule

Wed 20 Jul

BT to cut wholesale internet charges
BT has been ordered to reduce its wholesale internet prices for rural areas

Thu 14 Jul

Medics warned over social network sites
BMA advises medics not to accept patients as friends on sites such as Facebook and Twitter

Tue 5 Jul

Commissioner warns over NHS data losses
Information Commissioner wants to see harsher punishments for trusts to end "disturbing" trend of losing data

Tue 28 Jun

Strictly confidential
With the electronic records roll-out on its way, patient confidentiality is an increasing concern. Practices need a robust...

Mon 27 Jun

Catchment 22?
NHS reform may dominate headlines, but the government is adamant practice boundaries will go next year. Are surgeries prepared?...

Thu 2 Jun

Sign language tool available to GPs
Charity's new service provides webcam access to qualified sign language interpreters

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