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NHS: Take-up of New Technology

Tuesday 28 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Alan Mak inquired about steps to ensure electronic transfer of patient records between primary and secondary healthcare providers as outdated technologies are phased out.
  • Matthew Hancock acknowledged the need for interoperability in technology use within the NHS to ensure proper access to patient records.
  • Hancock mentioned plans to mandate the use of interoperable technology across the health service.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Alan Mak Con Ilford South
NHS
Context

Concerns over the NHS's preparedness to switch from outdated technologies like fax machines to modern electronic record-keeping systems.

Question

Welcoming the phasing out of outdated technologies such as fax machines in the NHS, Alan Mak inquires about steps being taken by NHS England to ensure that patient records can be transferred electronically between primary and secondary healthcare providers as the switch-off date approaches.

Answer from Matthew Hancock (The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care)

Acknowledging Alan Mak's point, Matthew Hancock confirms efforts to drive interoperability in technology use within the NHS so that correct individuals have access to patient records at appropriate times. He mentions plans to mandate interoperable technology usage across the health service, setting relevant standards.

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