NHS Take-up of New Technology 2020-01-28
2020-01-28
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Concerns over the NHS's preparedness to switch from outdated technologies like fax machines to modern electronic record-keeping systems.
Welcoming the phasing out of outdated technologies such as fax machines in the NHS, Alan Mak inquires about steps being taken by NHS England to ensure that patient records can be transferred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.
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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