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Opinion Article: Public Confidence in NHS Integrity is Under Threat from Staff Breaches of Confidential Patient Information

By Kurt Long, Founder and CEO of FairWarning Inc.
The ability to share computerised patient information represents one of the great hopes for the NHS as it battles to build a sustainable future. Trusts across England are investing tens of millions of pounds in the latest generation of advanced electronic health record (EHR) systems to improve productivity, efficiency and outcomes.

Carefx and IBM to Provide Hospitals Across Denmark with Real-Time Clinical Portals

Carefx announced that together with IBM they will enable hospitals across Denmark to provide clinicians with real-time access to the very latest clinical patient information, allowing them to obtain immediate insight and to make faster decisions regarding patient care.

New Electronic Patient Record for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS FT's GUM Clinic

The busiest genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic in the UK is now using an electronic patient record (EPR) system to improve productivity, patient satisfaction and the quality and safety of patient care.

Broomwell's Telemedical ECG Service Saves an Estimated 144,000 Hospital Referrals

Broomwell HealthWatch, the leading ECG telemedical service provider, has announced it has now completed over 161,000 successful ECG interpretations, in turn preventing around 144,000 referrals to hospitals or diagnostic centres since the service started in 2006.

First Manufacturer to Receive New Official Approval of the e-Health Card in Germany

On October 1 2011, Germany will begin the country-wide distribution of its new electronic health card. Morpho (Safran group) is the first manufacturer to have received official approval for production of the card.

Improved Patient Care and Saved Time with Digital Pen and Paper Technology

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is improving patient care by speeding up the process of patient feedback after implementing a new Digital Pen and Paper solution from technology innovator Anoto and UK partner Ubisys.

Intel-GE Care Innovations™ Connect Targets Social Isolation in Older Adults

Intel-GE Care Innovations™ is announcing Care Innovations™ Connect, a new product designed to address social isolation in older adults. Developed in partnership with seniors and senior service providers, Connect helps professional caregivers monitor the changing needs of seniors while giving older adults the tools that help them build ties to their communities and avoid social isolation and loneliness.

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