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Hospital failed to flag ‘serious or unexpected’ radiology reports to GPs due to IT fault

Hospital failed to flag ‘serious or unexpected’ radiology reports to GPs due to IT fault

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Pregnant patients received ‘inappropriate’ medication due to pharmacy coding errors

Pregnant patients received ‘inappropriate’ medication due to pharmacy coding errors

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NHS App to get AI feature to guide questions during GP consultations

NHS App to get AI feature to guide questions during GP consultations

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NHS England approves new clinical IT system for general practice

NHS England approves new clinical IT system for general practice

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GP practices advised to appoint trained officer before using AI transcription tools

GP practices advised to appoint trained officer before using AI transcription tools

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More patients to get test results and appointment reminders via NHS App

More patients to get test results and appointment reminders via NHS App

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NHS England pauses ‘ground-breaking’ AI project following GP data concerns

NHS England pauses ‘ground-breaking’ AI project following GP data concerns

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Using AI to simplify clinic letters for patients can free up GP time, study finds

Using AI to simplify clinic letters for patients can free up GP time, study finds

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CQC tells GP practices to ignore some scores on draft reports due to IT issues

CQC tells GP practices to ignore some scores on draft reports due to IT issues

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EMIS postpones system maintenance following GP concerns

EMIS postpones system maintenance following GP concerns

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NHS App prescription tracking goes live for 1,500 pharmacies

NHS App prescription tracking goes live for 1,500 pharmacies

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GP concern over EMIS maintenance on day after bank holiday

GP concern over EMIS maintenance on day after bank holiday

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GPs could be liable for third-party errors in patient records, BMA warns

GPs could be liable for third-party errors in patient records, BMA warns

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All-day online consultations will only cause ‘temporary’ GP demand spike, says BMA

All-day online consultations will only cause ‘temporary’ GP demand spike, says BMA

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NHSE will soon instruct GPs to release anonymised patient data for research

NHSE will soon instruct GPs to release anonymised patient data for research

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BMA warns GPs of AI risks as regulation currently in ‘state of flux’

BMA warns GPs of AI risks as regulation currently in ‘state of flux’

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RCGP defends GPs as survey shows quarter of patients found ‘errors’ in their record

RCGP defends GPs as survey shows quarter of patients found ‘errors’ in their record

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NICE recommends artificial intelligence tools for use in NHS talking therapies

NICE recommends artificial intelligence tools for use in NHS talking therapies

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GP liability warning as health secretary pushes use of AI in NHS

GP liability warning as health secretary pushes use of AI in NHS

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GP leaders to debate medical record keeping for transgender patients

GP leaders to debate medical record keeping for transgender patients

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GPs ‘lose faith’ in blood testing provider amid ‘inaccurate’ results claims

GPs ‘lose faith’ in blood testing provider amid ‘inaccurate’ results claims

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CQC spent £99m on ‘failed’ transformation programme

CQC spent £99m on ‘failed’ transformation programme

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NHS software provider to pay £3m ICO fine over patient data hack

NHS software provider to pay £3m ICO fine over patient data hack

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NHS App saved 400,000 hours of GP time last year, NHS England claims

NHS App saved 400,000 hours of GP time last year, NHS England claims

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NHS England attempts to allay GP concerns over new online consultation requirement

NHS England attempts to allay GP concerns over new online consultation requirement

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GP practices to be required to keep online consultations ‘open’ during core hours

GP practices to be required to keep online consultations ‘open’ during core hours

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GP record data will be used for major conditions research in platform expansion

GP record data will be used for major conditions research in platform expansion

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GPs could be blamed for referral errors caused by new electronic system, LMC warns

GPs could be blamed for referral errors caused by new electronic system, LMC warns

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Doctors increasingly using AI and seeing benefits, finds GMC report

Doctors increasingly using AI and seeing benefits, finds GMC report

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CQC IT failure significantly delayed inspection reports for 14 GP practices

CQC IT failure significantly delayed inspection reports for 14 GP practices

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Medical schools told to teach future doctors how to use artificial intelligence

Medical schools told to teach future doctors how to use artificial intelligence

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GPs warned against using artificial intelligence without ICB approval

GPs warned against using artificial intelligence without ICB approval

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CQC IT failure means 500 draft inspection reports currently ‘lost’

CQC IT failure means 500 draft inspection reports currently ‘lost’

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Most people support sharing personal health data to develop AI in NHS

Most people support sharing personal health data to develop AI in NHS

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High-risk patients to be identified via AI to reduce A&E attendance and GP referrals

High-risk patients to be identified via AI to reduce A&E attendance and GP referrals

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Major GP IT system migration on hold after supplier goes into administration

Major GP IT system migration on hold after supplier goes into administration

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GPs could have to pay £20k annually for text messaging amid ICB cost-saving measures

GPs could have to pay £20k annually for text messaging amid ICB cost-saving measures

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AI could provide extra 3.7 million GP appointments each week, says Google

AI could provide extra 3.7 million GP appointments each week, says Google

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Sharing of GP data is of ‘highest priority’, says Government-commissioned review

Sharing of GP data is of ‘highest priority’, says Government-commissioned review

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GPs asked to check 9k delayed hospital letters for urgent patient information

GPs asked to check 9k delayed hospital letters for urgent patient information

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ICB to spend £10m on plans for radical overhaul of care model

ICB to spend £10m on plans for radical overhaul of care model

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GP IT suppliers required to enable patient data sharing under new laws

GP IT suppliers required to enable patient data sharing under new laws

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Pharmacies piloting access to GP records

Pharmacies piloting access to GP records

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Streeting pushes single patient record plans with new data sharing laws

Streeting pushes single patient record plans with new data sharing laws

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More than half of GPs report ‘fundamental inadequacies’ with IT equipment, finds RCGP

More than half of GPs report ‘fundamental inadequacies’ with IT equipment, finds RCGP

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GP practices impacted by major cyber attack to see local income protection

GP practices impacted by major cyber attack to see local income protection

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Online patient registration service to integrate with GP systems from next year

Online patient registration service to integrate with GP systems from next year

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NHS to allow women with cancer symptoms to self-refer to breast clinics

NHS to allow women with cancer symptoms to self-refer to breast clinics

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NHS England to take on responsibility for sharing patient records for research

NHS England to take on responsibility for sharing patient records for research

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Hurley Group partners sell eConsult to global tech firm

Hurley Group partners sell eConsult to global tech firm

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One fifth of GPs already use AI in clinical practice, survey suggests

One fifth of GPs already use AI in clinical practice, survey suggests

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AI could help GPs spot patients at high risk of ‘heart-related death’, study finds

AI could help GPs spot patients at high risk of ‘heart-related death’, study finds

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GP practices refusing call data handover ‘risk contract breach’, BMA warns

GP practices refusing call data handover ‘risk contract breach’, BMA warns

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Bupa launches ‘Netflix-style’ GP subscription service starting at £200 a year

Bupa launches ‘Netflix-style’ GP subscription service starting at £200 a year

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NHS England partners with libraries to encourage use of NHS App

NHS England partners with libraries to encourage use of NHS App

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LMC tries to ‘pre-empt’ negative patient reaction to GP call data

LMC tries to ‘pre-empt’ negative patient reaction to GP call data

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GPs still face blood testing disruption two months after cyber attack

GPs still face blood testing disruption two months after cyber attack

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NHSE urging GPs to streamline patient SMS practices to avoid fraud

NHSE urging GPs to streamline patient SMS practices to avoid fraud

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GP practices should be scaled up to 250k-patient lists, says Tony Blair think tank

GP practices should be scaled up to 250k-patient lists, says Tony Blair think tank

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NHS software provider could get £6m ICO fine over patient data hack

NHS software provider could get £6m ICO fine over patient data hack

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NHSE told to evaluate patient safety risk of online consultation tools used by GPs

NHSE told to evaluate patient safety risk of online consultation tools used by GPs

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How undelivered hospital letters have caused chaos for GPs

How undelivered hospital letters have caused chaos for GPs

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GPs to seek compensation for ‘catastrophic’ disruption caused by global IT outage

GPs to seek compensation for ‘catastrophic’ disruption caused by global IT outage

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EMIS and electronic prescriptions affected amid global IT outage

EMIS and electronic prescriptions affected amid global IT outage

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NHSE deny claims they tried to ‘frustrate’ GP collective action

NHSE deny claims they tried to ‘frustrate’ GP collective action

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GPC warns NHS England may use call data to ‘performance manage’ practices

GPC warns NHS England may use call data to ‘performance manage’ practices

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Practices take urgent collective action to switch off GP Connect update

Practices take urgent collective action to switch off GP Connect update

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New Pharmacy First IT to ‘simplify’ referrals from GPs being rolled out

New Pharmacy First IT to ‘simplify’ referrals from GPs being rolled out

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Real patient data was leaked by cyber criminals, NHS England confirms

Real patient data was leaked by cyber criminals, NHS England confirms

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Electronic referral system switched off after ‘continuing’ IT issues

Electronic referral system switched off after ‘continuing’ IT issues

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GP concern as cyber criminals publish alleged NHS patient data

GP concern as cyber criminals publish alleged NHS patient data

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ICBs ‘increasing pressure’ on GPs to boost patient records access

ICBs ‘increasing pressure’ on GPs to boost patient records access

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SystmOne investigates IT crash issue with diagnostic test ordering

SystmOne investigates IT crash issue with diagnostic test ordering

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NHSE cancels digital pathways framework for modern general practice

NHSE cancels digital pathways framework for modern general practice

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GPs fear delayed test results amid major cyber attack on NHS pathology

GPs fear delayed test results amid major cyber attack on NHS pathology

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Summary care records application to switch off next week

Summary care records application to switch off next week

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LMCs call for ‘appropriate controls’ on AI in general practice

LMCs call for ‘appropriate controls’ on AI in general practice

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GPs should no longer be sole patient data controller, says influential report

GPs should no longer be sole patient data controller, says influential report

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Funding announced for digital tools to help surgeries move to ‘modern general practice’

Funding announced for digital tools to help surgeries move to ‘modern general practice’

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GPs will use AI to reduce antibiotic prescribing under Government five-year plan

GPs will use AI to reduce antibiotic prescribing under Government five-year plan

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Sending messages via NHS app saves over £1m

Sending messages via NHS app saves over £1m

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GPC to challenge requirement to keep GP online systems switched on even when full

GPC to challenge requirement to keep GP online systems switched on even when full

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Just one pharmacy IT supplier has enabled integrated Pharmacy First GP updates

Just one pharmacy IT supplier has enabled integrated Pharmacy First GP updates

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GPs need to be ‘careful’ of liability risks when using AI, expert warns

GPs need to be ‘careful’ of liability risks when using AI, expert warns

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Pro-Palestine health workers blockade NHSE over Palantir contract

Pro-Palestine health workers blockade NHSE over Palantir contract

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Automatic records updates from pharmacies to GPs to be phased in from next week

Automatic records updates from pharmacies to GPs to be phased in from next week

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Police investigating TPP director’s alleged racist comments

Police investigating TPP director’s alleged racist comments

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‘Disgusted’ GPC urges GP practices to reconsider new TPP contracts

‘Disgusted’ GPC urges GP practices to reconsider new TPP contracts

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NHS England removes web page hinting at plans for ‘central database’ of GP patient records

NHS England removes web page hinting at plans for ‘central database’ of GP patient records

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GPC to vote on motion condemning TPP founder’s ‘openly racist’ comments

GPC to vote on motion condemning TPP founder’s ‘openly racist’ comments

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Swathes of GPs at risk of redundancy as GP at Hand owner announces consultation

Swathes of GPs at risk of redundancy as GP at Hand owner announces consultation

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Primary care in the age of AI

Primary care in the age of AI

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Patient calls data won’t be used to track GP performance, NHS England claims

Patient calls data won’t be used to track GP performance, NHS England claims

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How digitised patient data improved our work… and will improve it further

How digitised patient data improved our work… and will improve it further

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Trust fails to send thousands of patient letters to GPs due to ‘system breakdown’

Trust fails to send thousands of patient letters to GPs due to ‘system breakdown’

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NHS England to face legal action over ‘heavily’ redacted Palantir contract

NHS England to face legal action over ‘heavily’ redacted Palantir contract

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GPs concerned over recovery plan digital framework delays

GPs concerned over recovery plan digital framework delays

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NHS England quietly scraps plans for 20-year digital GP APMS contracts

NHS England quietly scraps plans for 20-year digital GP APMS contracts

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BMA demands ‘immediate pause’ of contractual GP telephony requirements

BMA demands ‘immediate pause’ of contractual GP telephony requirements

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GP data could be included on controversial new federated platform, says health secretary

GP data could be included on controversial new federated platform, says health secretary

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GPs told to get on with offering automatic patient record access

GPs told to get on with offering automatic patient record access

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GPs say online patient access to medical records will boost workload and litigation

GPs say online patient access to medical records will boost workload and litigation

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Cloud telephony to cost practices up to £10K extra annually, GPs warn

Cloud telephony to cost practices up to £10K extra annually, GPs warn

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NHS App ‘could resolve’ 20% of calls to GP practices, claims NHSE

NHS App ‘could resolve’ 20% of calls to GP practices, claims NHSE

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GP practices need to register for new CQC portal

GP practices need to register for new CQC portal

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GPs concerned about having to check pharmacy patient record updates

GPs concerned about having to check pharmacy patient record updates

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More than eight in 10 GP practices ‘have digital telephony in place’

More than eight in 10 GP practices ‘have digital telephony in place’

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GP at Hand to ‘shortly’ reopen registrations to patients across London

GP at Hand to ‘shortly’ reopen registrations to patients across London

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NHS App to enable barcode prescriptions later this month

NHS App to enable barcode prescriptions later this month

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NICE recommends two digital platforms for COPD rehabilitation

NICE recommends two digital platforms for COPD rehabilitation

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GPs and staff ‘need training on remote consultation technology’

GPs and staff ‘need training on remote consultation technology’

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Most patients find advantages with online GP consultations, finds study

Most patients find advantages with online GP consultations, finds study

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GP practices have go-ahead to get rid of Lloyd George records

GP practices have go-ahead to get rid of Lloyd George records

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GP practices to be paid to trial new clinical IT systems

GP practices to be paid to trial new clinical IT systems

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Labour plans for patients to compare and switch GPs via NHS App

Labour plans for patients to compare and switch GPs via NHS App

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NHS England board questions if IT will be in place for January Pharmacy First rollout

NHS England board questions if IT will be in place for January Pharmacy First rollout

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GPs to see automatic records updates from pharmacists, spec confirms

GPs to see automatic records updates from pharmacists, spec confirms

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One in five GP practices not yet offering automatic records access

One in five GP practices not yet offering automatic records access

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GP practices will receive funding to upgrade inadequate digital phones

GP practices will receive funding to upgrade inadequate digital phones

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US tech giant Palantir awarded huge NHS data-sharing contract

US tech giant Palantir awarded huge NHS data-sharing contract

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NHS to expand GP data sharing platform for major conditions research

NHS to expand GP data sharing platform for major conditions research

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Community pharmacists to gain greater access to GP record from January

Community pharmacists to gain greater access to GP record from January

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BMA has ‘no faith’ in NHS federated data platform plans

BMA has ‘no faith’ in NHS federated data platform plans

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NHS seeks tech specialists to tackle 8am GP appointments rush

NHS seeks tech specialists to tackle 8am GP appointments rush

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‘Bluntly wrong’ to hand NHS data to Palantir, says former Cabinet minister

‘Bluntly wrong’ to hand NHS data to Palantir, says former Cabinet minister

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GPs to trial AI stethoscopes to diagnose heart failure

GPs to trial AI stethoscopes to diagnose heart failure

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NICE recommends ‘game changer’ wearable tech for type 1 diabetes

NICE recommends ‘game changer’ wearable tech for type 1 diabetes

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GP practices must sign contract by mid-December to secure digital telephony funding

GP practices must sign contract by mid-December to secure digital telephony funding

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EMIS bought by US healthcare giant for £1.2bn

EMIS bought by US healthcare giant for £1.2bn

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CPD: How to create a contingency plan for software outages

CPD: How to create a contingency plan for software outages

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GP record access could enable abuse against women, charities and BMA warn

GP record access could enable abuse against women, charities and BMA warn

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Digital telephony being adopted by 100% of GP practices, says health secretary

Digital telephony being adopted by 100% of GP practices, says health secretary

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GPs can prescribe apps to patients with low back pain, says NICE

GPs can prescribe apps to patients with low back pain, says NICE

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New BMA guidance advises GPs to carry out DPIA before enabling patient records access

New BMA guidance advises GPs to carry out DPIA before enabling patient records access

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US company takeover of EMIS cleared by regulator

US company takeover of EMIS cleared by regulator

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Stopping GP records access ‘not in interest of patients’, says health secretary

Stopping GP records access ‘not in interest of patients’, says health secretary

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Health secretary announces £30m tech fund and new medical school places

Health secretary announces £30m tech fund and new medical school places

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Former Babylon NHS arm changes its name to eMed GP at Hand

Former Babylon NHS arm changes its name to eMed GP at Hand

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LMC ‘not made aware’ of hospital trust’s failure to send over 400k GP letters

LMC ‘not made aware’ of hospital trust’s failure to send over 400k GP letters

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UK Biobank writes to all GP practices requesting they share patient data

UK Biobank writes to all GP practices requesting they share patient data

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NHS to launch new £2m ‘engagement campaign’ on patient data sharing

NHS to launch new £2m ‘engagement campaign’ on patient data sharing

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EMIS delays panic button removal until January

EMIS delays panic button removal until January

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Online GP record access has reduced admin burden for practices, says NHS England

Online GP record access has reduced admin burden for practices, says NHS England

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NHS to pilot puzzles app to speed up dementia diagnosis

NHS to pilot puzzles app to speed up dementia diagnosis

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No more money to boost NHS digital competence, says Government

No more money to boost NHS digital competence, says Government

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GP at Hand ‘not impacted’ by Babylon UK insolvency

GP at Hand ‘not impacted’ by Babylon UK insolvency

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Third of GP practices ‘still have incorrect settings’ for online records access

Third of GP practices ‘still have incorrect settings’ for online records access

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Digital phones ‘not the answer on its own’, says NHSE as all GP practices sign up

Digital phones ‘not the answer on its own’, says NHSE as all GP practices sign up

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BMA seeking legal advice on GP liability for shared records data breaches

BMA seeking legal advice on GP liability for shared records data breaches

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US firm given initial go-ahead to buy EMIS in £1.2bn deal

US firm given initial go-ahead to buy EMIS in £1.2bn deal

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GPs will no longer have to re-redact records when patients move practice

GPs will no longer have to re-redact records when patients move practice

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Patients now able to choose out-of-area outpatient appointments

Patients now able to choose out-of-area outpatient appointments

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CPD: Recording GP appointment data at practice level

CPD: Recording GP appointment data at practice level

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Doctors sign up to legal case against Capita over GP data breach

Doctors sign up to legal case against Capita over GP data breach

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Discharge medication errors could be cut by 40%, finds study

Discharge medication errors could be cut by 40%, finds study

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GPs abandon legal challenge over patient records access

GPs abandon legal challenge over patient records access

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EMIS offering last few chances to turn on patient records access

EMIS offering last few chances to turn on patient records access

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GPs unable to print off pathology forms due to ’embarrassing’ IT software supplier failure

GPs unable to print off pathology forms due to ’embarrassing’ IT software supplier failure

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Senior GP leader had to sign ‘220 paper prescriptions in one day’

Senior GP leader had to sign ‘220 paper prescriptions in one day’

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NICE says its new approval process has sped up access to medicines

NICE says its new approval process has sped up access to medicines

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IT outages: ‘We’re just waiting for the system to crash’

IT outages: ‘We’re just waiting for the system to crash’

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Almost half of GPs say modern telephony measures have not improved access

Almost half of GPs say modern telephony measures have not improved access

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44% of GP admin work can be ‘fully automated’, workforce plan suggests

44% of GP admin work can be ‘fully automated’, workforce plan suggests

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MPs concerned about quality and safety of health apps promoted by NHS

MPs concerned about quality and safety of health apps promoted by NHS

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Digital NHS Health Check will launch next spring

Digital NHS Health Check will launch next spring

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‘Robot receptionists’ to be used to free up NHS time

‘Robot receptionists’ to be used to free up NHS time

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NHS to switch over to new web-based system for accessing patient summary records

NHS to switch over to new web-based system for accessing patient summary records

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GPs concerned over patient data use as US company awarded £25m contract

GPs concerned over patient data use as US company awarded £25m contract

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NHS England could take co-data controller responsibility for GP patient records

NHS England could take co-data controller responsibility for GP patient records

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GP practices have to sign liability agreement to keep ‘panic button’ beyond September

GP practices have to sign liability agreement to keep ‘panic button’ beyond September

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Capita facing class action law suit over data breach involving GP patients

Capita facing class action law suit over data breach involving GP patients

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Artificial intelligence will help solve NHS workforce crisis, say Labour

Artificial intelligence will help solve NHS workforce crisis, say Labour

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NHS England reports GP data breach after Capita cyber-attack

NHS England reports GP data breach after Capita cyber-attack

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ICB tells GP practices not to turn on automatic patient record access

ICB tells GP practices not to turn on automatic patient record access

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Thousands of GP practices unable to provide care amid ‘catastrophic’ IT outage

Thousands of GP practices unable to provide care amid ‘catastrophic’ IT outage

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BMA preparing legal challenge over imposed patient record sharing

BMA preparing legal challenge over imposed patient record sharing

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EMIS to keep ‘panic button’ after pressure from GPs

EMIS to keep ‘panic button’ after pressure from GPs

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Patients to choose between providers on NHS app after GP referral

Patients to choose between providers on NHS app after GP referral

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Lauded online systems regularly shut down due to overwhelming demand

Lauded online systems regularly shut down due to overwhelming demand

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Pharmacists to access and add to GP record by end of year

Pharmacists to access and add to GP record by end of year

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NICE approves nine new digital tools for treating anxiety and depression

NICE approves nine new digital tools for treating anxiety and depression

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ChatGPT gives ‘more empathetic’ responses to patient queries than doctors, new study suggests

ChatGPT gives ‘more empathetic’ responses to patient queries than doctors, new study suggests

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HRT medicines scheme has been rolled out without the right IT in place

HRT medicines scheme has been rolled out without the right IT in place

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Government review recommends increased patient involvement in GP record

Government review recommends increased patient involvement in GP record

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Babylon is ‘fully committed’ to London NHS GP offering despite financial woes

Babylon is ‘fully committed’ to London NHS GP offering despite financial woes

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Practices resort to pen and paper as five-day IT failure caused ‘utter breakdown’ of services

Practices resort to pen and paper as five-day IT failure caused ‘utter breakdown’ of services

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EMIS to continue offering QRisk until next year

EMIS to continue offering QRisk until next year

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EMIS to remove ‘panic button’ used by GPs in aggressive situations

EMIS to remove ‘panic button’ used by GPs in aggressive situations

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GP at Hand pauses out-of-area patient registrations

GP at Hand pauses out-of-area patient registrations

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Practices required to procure cloud-based telephony under new contract

Practices required to procure cloud-based telephony under new contract

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Practices told to offer automatic patient records access by end of October

Practices told to offer automatic patient records access by end of October

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Government to review GP spend on medical technology items

Government to review GP spend on medical technology items

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GPs raise workload and safety concerns over loss of QRISK calculator from IT system

GPs raise workload and safety concerns over loss of QRISK calculator from IT system

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Digital firearms alert system relaunched for EMIS practices

Digital firearms alert system relaunched for EMIS practices

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GP practices doing bulk opt-outs from records access told to report to NHS England

GP practices doing bulk opt-outs from records access told to report to NHS England

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Return to pre-Covid face-to-face appointment levels will not improve GP access, MPs told

Return to pre-Covid face-to-face appointment levels will not improve GP access, MPs told

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Don’t use phrase ‘online consultation’ on website, GP practices told

Don’t use phrase ‘online consultation’ on website, GP practices told

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GPs must be resourced to deal with ‘unintended consequences’ of patient record access

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NHS England instructs system suppliers to switch on automatic records access by 30 November

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Controversial GMC laptop case ‘should not have been taken forward’, finds review

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EMIS and TPP halt NHS app records rollout due tomorrow

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GPs will have to re-redact records when patients move practice

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GPs working for Covid assessment service lacked training and support, finds review

GPs working for Covid assessment service lacked training and support, finds review

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Restarted GP friends and family test 87% positive

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Digital GP provider Babylon ends long-term acute trust partnerships

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NHS 111 cyber attack still affecting GPs three weeks after start of outage

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NHS Digital moves to next stage for GPDPR rollout

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GPs sharing patient records in Word docs as cyber attack resolution ‘days’ away

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NHS 111 outage was cyber attack, service host confirms

NHS 111 outage was cyber attack, service host confirms

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GPs to redact records once automatic patient access goes live, says RCGP guidance

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Trust unable to accept GP blood tests one week after heatwave shut down IT system

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Patients to automatically access GP record in NHS app from November

Patients to automatically access GP record in NHS app from November

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Firearms alert system paused days after launch over accuracy concerns

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Pandemic changes to national data sharing of patient information to continue

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Social care workers to be able to view and contribute to GP records by 2025

Social care workers to be able to view and contribute to GP records by 2025

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Ethical code needed before AI takes over more of doctor role, report warns

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Government considering ‘mandating’ patient access to GP records

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NHS England warns of GP smartcard renewal log jam

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Improving population health will give GPs job satisfaction, says shadow health secretary

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Genome screening at GP practices ‘feasible’, finds study

Genome screening at GP practices ‘feasible’, finds study

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Artificial intelligence ‘has potential’ to relieve pressures on NHS workforce, finds study

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Babylon ‘cautious’ to expand UK GP services amid cash losses

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Babylon GP at Hand expands face-to-face offering in response to ‘patient demand’

Babylon GP at Hand expands face-to-face offering in response to ‘patient demand’

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Patient data-sharing rollout was ‘a mistake’, says review lead

Patient data-sharing rollout was ‘a mistake’, says review lead

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Row over remote GP appointments has ‘settled down’, says RCGP chair

Row over remote GP appointments has ‘settled down’, says RCGP chair

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NHS app registrations reduced GP practice visits for repeat prescriptions

NHS app registrations reduced GP practice visits for repeat prescriptions

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Government could become data controller for patient record copies

Government could become data controller for patient record copies

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GPs no longer have to put signature on fit notes

GPs no longer have to put signature on fit notes

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GP practices told to resume Friends and Family Test this week

GP practices told to resume Friends and Family Test this week

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Patient access to GP records via NHS App to be delayed amid ‘safeguarding’ concerns

Patient access to GP records via NHS App to be delayed amid ‘safeguarding’ concerns

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RCGP calls for ‘minimum’ eight-week delay to GP patient record access rollout

RCGP calls for ‘minimum’ eight-week delay to GP patient record access rollout

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Starting and refining electronic repeat dispensing

Starting and refining electronic repeat dispensing

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NHS App to become ‘front door’ to health service post-Covid

NHS App to become ‘front door’ to health service post-Covid

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BMA urges ‘greater clarity’ surrounding NHS Digital merger into NHS England

BMA urges ‘greater clarity’ surrounding NHS Digital merger into NHS England

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Work ‘underway’ for patients to contribute to shared care record, say integration plans

Work ‘underway’ for patients to contribute to shared care record, say integration plans

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Self-reported positive Covid LFT results to flow into GP systems

Self-reported positive Covid LFT results to flow into GP systems

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GPs to report staff absences via new tool from next week

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GPs contractually required to ‘offer and promote’ remote consultations

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Patient access to records via NHS app delayed until April next year

Patient access to records via NHS app delayed until April next year

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BMA concerned about timing for NHS app patient record access rollout

BMA concerned about timing for NHS app patient record access rollout

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Push Doctor looking for emergency buyer or investor to avoid insolvency

Push Doctor looking for emergency buyer or investor to avoid insolvency

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Patients to see new entries in their GP record through NHS App from December

Patients to see new entries in their GP record through NHS App from December

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GPs to follow new digital standard for sending medicines and allergy information

GPs to follow new digital standard for sending medicines and allergy information

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Budget to give NHS £5.9bn for digital technology and tackling backlog

Budget to give NHS £5.9bn for digital technology and tackling backlog

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Babylon reports ‘material uncertainties’ ahead of US stock market listing

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Fears new crime Bill will force GPs to hand more confidential patient data to police

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GPs to use artificial intelligence to help manage elective care waiting list

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PCN incentive scheme to include online GP consultation targets from October

PCN incentive scheme to include online GP consultation targets from October

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Patient list of digital provider GP at Hand passes 100,000

Patient list of digital provider GP at Hand passes 100,000

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NHS may cut time it holds old GP patient records

NHS may cut time it holds old GP patient records

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GPs invited to turn off online consultations ‘to manage demand’

GPs invited to turn off online consultations ‘to manage demand’

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NHS Digital launches data transparency tool as millions opt out of record sharing

NHS Digital launches data transparency tool as millions opt out of record sharing

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I was threatened with breach of contract during care.data – this is worse

I was threatened with breach of contract during care.data – this is worse

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GPs must be ‘fully engaged’ with patient data-extraction scheme, says data guardian

GPs must be ‘fully engaged’ with patient data-extraction scheme, says data guardian

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Government further postpones GP data collection scheme after backlash

Government further postpones GP data collection scheme after backlash

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Patients using GP online services exempt from NHS App ID checks

Patients using GP online services exempt from NHS App ID checks

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Big Brother’s big data grab: GPs caught up in patient records controversy

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Patients to add ‘sleep and exercise data’ to GP record, Government plans

Patients to add ‘sleep and exercise data’ to GP record, Government plans

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NHS Digital gave GPDPR opt-out deadline ‘in error’; says GPs must set own dates

NHS Digital gave GPDPR opt-out deadline ‘in error’; says GPs must set own dates

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AI eConsult triage tool awarded NHS funding for trial in GP practices

AI eConsult triage tool awarded NHS funding for trial in GP practices

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Patients to be given until 25 August to opt out of GP data extraction

Patients to be given until 25 August to opt out of GP data extraction

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PCNs can record Covid vaccinations in SystmOne from next month

PCNs can record Covid vaccinations in SystmOne from next month

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GPs will need to risk assess mass patient data extraction, says ICO

GPs will need to risk assess mass patient data extraction, says ICO

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Hancock asks former RCGP chair to help on derailed GP data project

Hancock asks former RCGP chair to help on derailed GP data project

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Mass GP data extraction delayed to September

Mass GP data extraction delayed to September

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BMA calls for delay to controversial Government patient data programme

BMA calls for delay to controversial Government patient data programme

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Doctors threaten legal action to halt ‘unlawful’ mass GP data extraction

Doctors threaten legal action to halt ‘unlawful’ mass GP data extraction

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NHS assessing Babylon AI triage for wider rollout

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Informing public of impending patient data extraction ‘must not be left to busy GPs’, RCGP warns

Informing public of impending patient data extraction ‘must not be left to busy GPs’, RCGP warns

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GPs don’t have to offer e-consultations ‘at all’, GP leaders stress

GPs don’t have to offer e-consultations ‘at all’, GP leaders stress

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Patients calling GP practices about NHS App access adding to ‘immense workload’

Patients calling GP practices about NHS App access adding to ‘immense workload’

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GP e-consultation forms should be accessible round the clock, says NHSE

GP e-consultation forms should be accessible round the clock, says NHSE

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Practices being ‘obstructed’ from turning off weekend e-consultations

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GPs call for e-consultation ‘impact assessment’ amid ‘overwhelming’ demand

GPs call for e-consultation ‘impact assessment’ amid ‘overwhelming’ demand

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IT issues to welcome GPs back from Bank Holiday weekend

IT issues to welcome GPs back from Bank Holiday weekend

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GPs must transfer vaccination records onto online system, says NHSE

GPs must transfer vaccination records onto online system, says NHSE

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GP access to free video consultation systems extended until the end of the year

GP access to free video consultation systems extended until the end of the year

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NHS England in talks with AccuRx to keep video consultations free for GPs

NHS England in talks with AccuRx to keep video consultations free for GPs

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Hancock launches review into new NHS patient data extraction project

Hancock launches review into new NHS patient data extraction project

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Pinnacle log-in problems resolved for GP Covid vaccinators

Pinnacle log-in problems resolved for GP Covid vaccinators

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GPs to continue ‘frequent’ remote consultation use post-pandemic, finds MDU

GPs to continue ‘frequent’ remote consultation use post-pandemic, finds MDU

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‘Urgent’ need to restore public trust in remote GP consultations, warns study

‘Urgent’ need to restore public trust in remote GP consultations, warns study

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GPs will record Covid vaccinations on pharmacy IT systems

GPs will record Covid vaccinations on pharmacy IT systems

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GPs may need to record Covid vaccinations on separate IT system, says NHS England

GPs may need to record Covid vaccinations on separate IT system, says NHS England

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AI early cancer detection tool rolled out to 400 GP practices

AI early cancer detection tool rolled out to 400 GP practices

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NHS England reviewing ‘impact’ of GP remote consultations

NHS England reviewing ‘impact’ of GP remote consultations

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Covid-tracing app launches with GP practices able to download a QR code

Covid-tracing app launches with GP practices able to download a QR code

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AccuRX remote consultation service announces premium charge

AccuRX remote consultation service announces premium charge

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Digital GP providers to bid for 20-year APMS contracts in ‘under-doctored’ areas

Digital GP providers to bid for 20-year APMS contracts in ‘under-doctored’ areas

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Scottish Government to make GP consultations via video the ‘default option’

Scottish Government to make GP consultations via video the ‘default option’

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Data lowdown: How Hancock’s call for ‘all’ GP consultations to be remote is unrealistic

Data lowdown: How Hancock’s call for ‘all’ GP consultations to be remote is unrealistic

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CCG to offer remote GP consultations to all patients via private app

CCG to offer remote GP consultations to all patients via private app

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HEE invites GPs to funded course on digital healthcare

HEE invites GPs to funded course on digital healthcare

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SystmOne GP practices to receive hospital discharge summaries electronically

SystmOne GP practices to receive hospital discharge summaries electronically

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GPs should do ‘all’ consultations remotely going forward, says health secretary

GPs should do ‘all’ consultations remotely going forward, says health secretary

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More patients struggle to get through to GP practices by phone

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Babylon patients could view other video consultations after ‘software error’

Babylon patients could view other video consultations after ‘software error’

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Nine in 10 GPs want to continue with remote consultations after coronavirus

Nine in 10 GPs want to continue with remote consultations after coronavirus

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GPs will temporarily not require patient consent for electronic repeat prescriptions

GPs will temporarily not require patient consent for electronic repeat prescriptions

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GPs to support care home residents with Covid-19 ‘remotely and face to face’

GPs to support care home residents with Covid-19 ‘remotely and face to face’

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GP practices can send unlimited number of texts to patients as caps lifted

GP practices can send unlimited number of texts to patients as caps lifted

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Hancock: Patients ‘won’t go back’ from online GP consultations after pandemic

Hancock: Patients ‘won’t go back’ from online GP consultations after pandemic

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SNOMED codes: UK guidance on how to record Covid-19 – 21 May

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Half of GP consultations could be remote after Covid-19, says RCGP chair

Half of GP consultations could be remote after Covid-19, says RCGP chair

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GP practices asked to have video consultation system set up by Friday

GP practices asked to have video consultation system set up by Friday

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GPs should have online consultation software in place ‘by end of week’

GPs should have online consultation software in place ‘by end of week’

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EMIS is working under pressure to ensure GPs can consult people from home

EMIS is working under pressure to ensure GPs can consult people from home

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Video consultations: NHS England’s key points on setting up systems – 27 March

Video consultations: NHS England’s key points on setting up systems – 27 March

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Information governance: Requirements for sharing patient data – 27 March

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Video consultations: Tips for primary care during Covid-19 – March

Video consultations: Tips for primary care during Covid-19 – March

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Online isolation notes service launched to ‘reduce pressure’ on GPs

Online isolation notes service launched to ‘reduce pressure’ on GPs

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EMIS to offer free video consultations to 4,000 practices to fight coronavirus

EMIS to offer free video consultations to 4,000 practices to fight coronavirus

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Coronavirus should change GP practices’ long-term approach to digital

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Over £2m in CCG funds still available to practices before April

Over £2m in CCG funds still available to practices before April

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GP locums gain access to NHS email addresses

GP locums gain access to NHS email addresses

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GP practices advised to triage all online bookings remotely due to coronavirus

GP practices advised to triage all online bookings remotely due to coronavirus

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GP surgeries move to telephone-first model to protect patients against coronavirus

GP surgeries move to telephone-first model to protect patients against coronavirus

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New electronic flu vaccination service helps GPs identify at-risk groups

New electronic flu vaccination service helps GPs identify at-risk groups

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Babylon launches ‘troll’ attack on doctor who tested AI app

Babylon launches ‘troll’ attack on doctor who tested AI app

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NHS England refuses blanket suspension of GP online booking over coronavirus fears

NHS England refuses blanket suspension of GP online booking over coronavirus fears

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Major GP IT supplier joins system for reporting adverse drugs to MHRA

Major GP IT supplier joins system for reporting adverse drugs to MHRA

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BMA: Allow GPs to suspend online bookings in light of coronavirus

BMA: Allow GPs to suspend online bookings in light of coronavirus

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IT supplier to reinstate QOF prompts following GP concerns over missed patient reviews

IT supplier to reinstate QOF prompts following GP concerns over missed patient reviews

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CQC calls for NHSE to publish ‘safety test’ of triage apps amid warnings of variation

CQC calls for NHSE to publish ‘safety test’ of triage apps amid warnings of variation

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Health secretary launches £140m competition for NHS artificial intelligence projects

Health secretary launches £140m competition for NHS artificial intelligence projects

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Number of people using NHS App doubles in three months

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Practice forced to declare ‘serious incident’ following IT failure

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Government to invest £40m to cut GP IT login times

Government to invest £40m to cut GP IT login times

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Pulse 2019 review: Hancock goes Back to the Future with AI

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Babylon reports over £60m loss amid expansions

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NHS Wales terminates IT contract with Microtest over ongoing delays

NHS Wales terminates IT contract with Microtest over ongoing delays

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Scottish practices to receive £9m IT funding boost

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Judge finds in favour of GP practice that refused to post medical records

Judge finds in favour of GP practice that refused to post medical records

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New app launched for GPs to report hospital incidents anonymously

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Digital consultations should be taught in GP trainee curriculum, says HEE

Digital consultations should be taught in GP trainee curriculum, says HEE

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Babylon to expand to Manchester with new GP at Hand clinic

Babylon to expand to Manchester with new GP at Hand clinic

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Welsh Government invests £50m to transform digital healthcare services

Welsh Government invests £50m to transform digital healthcare services

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New app partnership to allow Fitbit users to monitor heart irregularities

New app partnership to allow Fitbit users to monitor heart irregularities

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Babylon expansion halted after IT glitch at CCG

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‘Critical’ IT incident leaves GP practices without access to all systems

‘Critical’ IT incident leaves GP practices without access to all systems

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Patients to access GP video consultations in Boots pharmacy stores

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GPs unable to access patient records due to IT system failure

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What happened when Pulse tested symptom checker apps

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Message-based digital GP provider launches

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Cap on Babylon patient numbers in Birmingham set to be removed

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Over 70 suppliers bid for GP IT future framework

Over 70 suppliers bid for GP IT future framework

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PM pledges £250m for artificial intelligence in NHS

PM pledges £250m for artificial intelligence in NHS

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Patients to access health information through Amazon Alexa

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Welsh GP practices face six-month delay to IT switch due to safety checks

Welsh GP practices face six-month delay to IT switch due to safety checks

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New laws will make it easier for digital-first providers to set up new practices

New laws will make it easier for digital-first providers to set up new practices

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Babylon set to join primary care networks across England

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‘Inadequate internet speeds’ have held back GPs from providing efficient care

‘Inadequate internet speeds’ have held back GPs from providing efficient care

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Almost eight in 10 patients now able to download NHS app

Almost eight in 10 patients now able to download NHS app

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Over half of UK public do not trust international tech companies with NHS patient data

Over half of UK public do not trust international tech companies with NHS patient data

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‘Improved technical infrastructure’ needed before roll of out video consultations

‘Improved technical infrastructure’ needed before roll of out video consultations

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NHS launches virtual reality app to help international recruits prepare for England

NHS launches virtual reality app to help international recruits prepare for England

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Private care provider to stop running GP appointments after technical issues

Private care provider to stop running GP appointments after technical issues

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Skype doctors freed up 2,000 GP appointments over the past two years

Skype doctors freed up 2,000 GP appointments over the past two years

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Hancock pledges £150m to improve NHS IT resilience

Hancock pledges £150m to improve NHS IT resilience

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Over half of GP practices now connected to NHS App

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NHS ‘should look to Babylon model to ease recruitment crisis’

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Global sum ‘may not work well’ for GP at Hand model, finds official evaluation

Global sum ‘may not work well’ for GP at Hand model, finds official evaluation

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GP at Hand receives ‘good’ rating from CQC

GP at Hand receives ‘good’ rating from CQC

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CCG challenges Babylon’s application to be primary care network

CCG challenges Babylon’s application to be primary care network

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Meningitis vaccine alert activated after years of being ‘switched off’

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NHS should provide fitness trackers for vulnerable patients, says think tank

NHS should provide fitness trackers for vulnerable patients, says think tank

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GP at Hand set to apply to be single network in ‘destabilising’ move

GP at Hand set to apply to be single network in ‘destabilising’ move

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Automation could free up 31% of GP time, says Hancock report

Automation could free up 31% of GP time, says Hancock report

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GP practices to get fibre-optic internet to support long-term plan

GP practices to get fibre-optic internet to support long-term plan

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RCGP calls for a more ‘robust’ NHS IT system

RCGP calls for a more ‘robust’ NHS IT system

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CCG’s £32m Babylon deficit ‘may lead to practice closures’, Hancock told

CCG’s £32m Babylon deficit ‘may lead to practice closures’, Hancock told

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Patients prefer phone consultations over face-to-face appointments, finds survey

Patients prefer phone consultations over face-to-face appointments, finds survey

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NHS App pilot had ‘no negative impact’ on practices

NHS App pilot had ‘no negative impact’ on practices

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NHS website will simplify words to avoid confusion with patients

NHS website will simplify words to avoid confusion with patients

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GP at Hand expansion before full evaluation ‘beggars belief’, says GPC

GP at Hand expansion before full evaluation ‘beggars belief’, says GPC

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NHS trust to give GPs ‘augmented reality’ advice for patients at risk of suicide

NHS trust to give GPs ‘augmented reality’ advice for patients at risk of suicide

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Low carb app for diabetes patients gets NHS funding boost

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Digital GP consultations make spotting signs of sepsis ‘a challenge’, says PHE

Digital GP consultations make spotting signs of sepsis ‘a challenge’, says PHE

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GP at Hand patient list increases by 3,200 in a month after advertising campaign

GP at Hand patient list increases by 3,200 in a month after advertising campaign

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Many online GP providers cannot connect to the NHS App

Many online GP providers cannot connect to the NHS App

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Electronic prescriptions for controlled drugs rolled out across GP practices

Electronic prescriptions for controlled drugs rolled out across GP practices

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Government could automatically access GP patient data for benefits assessments

Government could automatically access GP patient data for benefits assessments

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3,000 practices at risk of GDPR breach due to new childhood vaccine data system

3,000 practices at risk of GDPR breach due to new childhood vaccine data system

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New system will allow GP prison records to be transferred to other practices

New system will allow GP prison records to be transferred to other practices

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GP campaign group calls for Babylon boycott until ‘full impact’ is known

GP campaign group calls for Babylon boycott until ‘full impact’ is known

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GPs must email patients instead of sending letters, says Hancock

GPs must email patients instead of sending letters, says Hancock

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Babylon GP at Hand given green light to expand NHS services to Birmingham

Babylon GP at Hand given green light to expand NHS services to Birmingham

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Almost all patients reject registering with digital-first GP services, finds survey

Almost all patients reject registering with digital-first GP services, finds survey

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GP at Hand costs could ‘jeopardise’ other health services if not mitigated

GP at Hand costs could ‘jeopardise’ other health services if not mitigated

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Summary Care Records to be replaced with combined regional records by 2024

Summary Care Records to be replaced with combined regional records by 2024

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IT systems used by GPs for screening ‘not fit for purpose’, says NAO

IT systems used by GPs for screening ‘not fit for purpose’, says NAO

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Babylon patients waiting weeks for travel vaccines due to rising service demands

Babylon patients waiting weeks for travel vaccines due to rising service demands

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Practices required to offer a quarter of appointments online by July

Practices required to offer a quarter of appointments online by July

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£20m will be put into global sum every year for subject access requests

£20m will be put into global sum every year for subject access requests

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GPs and pharmacists to share flu vaccination data from next season

GPs and pharmacists to share flu vaccination data from next season

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CCG may struggle to ‘pay its bills’ due to financial pressure of Babylon GP at Hand

CCG may struggle to ‘pay its bills’ due to financial pressure of Babylon GP at Hand

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NHS England invites GP feedback on NHS app as the national roll-out begins

NHS England invites GP feedback on NHS app as the national roll-out begins

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Private online provider partners with GP networks covering 88,000 patients

Private online provider partners with GP networks covering 88,000 patients

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Matt Hancock’s vision for IT is the worst idea I’ve heard in a long time

Matt Hancock’s vision for IT is the worst idea I’ve heard in a long time

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Former Push Doctor adviser appointed health minister for innovation

Former Push Doctor adviser appointed health minister for innovation

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GPs ‘should check COPD registers’ as thousands may be misdiagnosed

GPs ‘should check COPD registers’ as thousands may be misdiagnosed

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CCGs should pay for data protection officers, suggests partnership review

CCGs should pay for data protection officers, suggests partnership review

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GP practices must have ‘level playing field’ with Babylon, says Hancock

GP practices must have ‘level playing field’ with Babylon, says Hancock

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I predict a better NHS winter – but no respite for GPs

I predict a better NHS winter – but no respite for GPs

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Digital GP providers will ‘help expand GP workforce’, says Government

Digital GP providers will ‘help expand GP workforce’, says Government

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NHS long-term plan promises digital GP appointments for all

NHS long-term plan promises digital GP appointments for all

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GP IT systems set for major overhaul as DHSC launches procurement process

GP IT systems set for major overhaul as DHSC launches procurement process

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Mr Hancock, there’s a simpler solution to this IT mess

Mr Hancock, there’s a simpler solution to this IT mess

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The Twelve Days of Hancock

The Twelve Days of Hancock

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Health secretary bans GP practices from using fax machines

Health secretary bans GP practices from using fax machines

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Babylon GP at Hand evaluation will not determine whether service is ‘safe’

Babylon GP at Hand evaluation will not determine whether service is ‘safe’

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With Tech Boy to the rescue, what have we got to fear?

With Tech Boy to the rescue, what have we got to fear?

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CCGs contest being charged for Babylon GP at Hand patients

CCGs contest being charged for Babylon GP at Hand patients

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QOF coding will continue to log thrombocytosis as cancer, says NHS Digital

QOF coding will continue to log thrombocytosis as cancer, says NHS Digital

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NHS England asks GPs to re-send 20 years’ worth of child immunisation data

NHS England asks GPs to re-send 20 years’ worth of child immunisation data

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Scottish GP practices to be supplied with free data protection officer

Scottish GP practices to be supplied with free data protection officer

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QOF IT issues will not be sorted until February, says NHS Digital update

QOF IT issues will not be sorted until February, says NHS Digital update

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IT update has seen patients wrongly recorded with cancer diagnosis, claim GPs

IT update has seen patients wrongly recorded with cancer diagnosis, claim GPs

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Lest we forget, health policy should be evidence based

Lest we forget, health policy should be evidence based

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New EMIS system will listen to and ‘interpret’ GP-patient conversations

New EMIS system will listen to and ‘interpret’ GP-patient conversations

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Labour Party complains to Prime Minister about Matt Hancock’s Babylon links

Labour Party complains to Prime Minister about Matt Hancock’s Babylon links

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Health secretary featured in Babylon-sponsored newspaper interview

Health secretary featured in Babylon-sponsored newspaper interview

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Dilemma: Patient shares a recorded consultation on social media

Dilemma: Patient shares a recorded consultation on social media

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GPs vote to end clause that allows practices to recruit patients outside their boundaries

GPs vote to end clause that allows practices to recruit patients outside their boundaries

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GP leaders ‘cannot have confidence’ in Hancock if he continues Babylon support

GP leaders ‘cannot have confidence’ in Hancock if he continues Babylon support

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Grappling with GP IT inefficiencies

Grappling with GP IT inefficiencies

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Capita-run GP back office services are an ‘unmitigated disaster’, says GPC chair

Capita-run GP back office services are an ‘unmitigated disaster’, says GPC chair

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Home Office is seeking new ways to obtain GP data on patients

Home Office is seeking new ways to obtain GP data on patients

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Hancock’s Half-Cocked Hour

Hancock’s Half-Cocked Hour

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GPs leaders question ‘one size fits all’ approach to contract

GPs leaders question ‘one size fits all’ approach to contract

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We must not allow the market to dictate NHS technology roll-out

We must not allow the market to dictate NHS technology roll-out

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NHS lifts clinical restrictions on patients eligible to join Babylon’s GP at Hand

NHS lifts clinical restrictions on patients eligible to join Babylon’s GP at Hand

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New NHS IT system has ‘failed every nine days’, warns report

New NHS IT system has ‘failed every nine days’, warns report

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Police ‘potentially breaching data law’ to gain GP info on firearms applicants

Police ‘potentially breaching data law’ to gain GP info on firearms applicants

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Some GP practices having to review ‘over 1,000’ records due to Docman error

Some GP practices having to review ‘over 1,000’ records due to Docman error

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New NHS guidance tells GPs how to use instant messages during crises

New NHS guidance tells GPs how to use instant messages during crises

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GPs should refer patients to Skype outpatient appointments, says NHS England

GPs should refer patients to Skype outpatient appointments, says NHS England

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Matt Hancock ‘really a 16-year-old sci-fi fan’

Matt Hancock ‘really a 16-year-old sci-fi fan’

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GPs’ open letter to EMIS: ‘Drop your survey on charging for GP services’

GPs’ open letter to EMIS: ‘Drop your survey on charging for GP services’

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NHS Digital paid management consultants £1.2m for advice on GP IT overhaul

NHS Digital paid management consultants £1.2m for advice on GP IT overhaul

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Health secretary wants genomic sequences accessible via GP records

Health secretary wants genomic sequences accessible via GP records

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GPs asked to ensure their patients are aware they can opt out of data sharing

GPs asked to ensure their patients are aware they can opt out of data sharing

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GPs should improve patient education in waiting rooms, say researchers

GPs should improve patient education in waiting rooms, say researchers

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GP practices suffering IT problems for weeks following ‘air-conditioning failure’

GP practices suffering IT problems for weeks following ‘air-conditioning failure’

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My tolerance for suffering fools has reached full capacity

My tolerance for suffering fools has reached full capacity

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CCGs suggest charging GPs up to £1,800 for access to data protection officer

CCGs suggest charging GPs up to £1,800 for access to data protection officer

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GMC denies breaching data legislation to share personal GP information

GMC denies breaching data legislation to share personal GP information

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GP calls off recruitment attempts after introducing e-consultations

GP calls off recruitment attempts after introducing e-consultations

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LMC advises practices to contact indemnity provider after trust IT glitch

LMC advises practices to contact indemnity provider after trust IT glitch

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First city adopts new system for sharing GP patient records across services

First city adopts new system for sharing GP patient records across services

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NHS spent £92m dealing with the fallout of last year’s hack attack, Government reveals

NHS spent £92m dealing with the fallout of last year’s hack attack, Government reveals

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GP practices prescribe controlled drugs electronically in NHS Digital pilot

GP practices prescribe controlled drugs electronically in NHS Digital pilot

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GPs fear new NHS App will drive additional workload

GPs fear new NHS App will drive additional workload

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Group consultations must not be used to plug gaps in GP services

Group consultations must not be used to plug gaps in GP services

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London GPs want to keep practice funding model despite Babylon entry

London GPs want to keep practice funding model despite Babylon entry

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Government in talks with BT to provide GPs with ‘full fibre’ broadband

Government in talks with BT to provide GPs with ‘full fibre’ broadband

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EMIS surveys 300k GP patients on NHS privatisation and paying to skip queue

EMIS surveys 300k GP patients on NHS privatisation and paying to skip queue

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Hancock defends GP at Hand endorsement by arguing GP practices are all ‘private’

Hancock defends GP at Hand endorsement by arguing GP practices are all ‘private’

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NHS leaders are complicit in stoking patient demand

NHS leaders are complicit in stoking patient demand

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RCGP calls for Government funding for all GP practices to e-consult by 2022

RCGP calls for Government funding for all GP practices to e-consult by 2022

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RCGP chair attacks ‘bully boy tactics’ of tech firms

RCGP chair attacks ‘bully boy tactics’ of tech firms

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Babylon’s GP at Hand adverts banned by watchdog for ‘misleading’ patients

Babylon’s GP at Hand adverts banned by watchdog for ‘misleading’ patients

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Welsh GP practices offered a rethink of IT system after delay

Welsh GP practices offered a rethink of IT system after delay

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GP practices could ‘go under’ if inundated with e-consultations, BMA warns

GP practices could ‘go under’ if inundated with e-consultations, BMA warns

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‘GP at Hand should not be rolled out further without a robust risk assessment’

‘GP at Hand should not be rolled out further without a robust risk assessment’

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RCGP calls for Hancock to reconsider GP at Hand endorsement

RCGP calls for Hancock to reconsider GP at Hand endorsement

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Chat bots as GPs is a joke too far

Chat bots as GPs is a joke too far

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NHS long-term plan must ‘keep patients safe from rogue apps’, says Labour

NHS long-term plan must ‘keep patients safe from rogue apps’, says Labour

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GP practices should expect surge in tech hypochondriacs, warns leading surgeon

GP practices should expect surge in tech hypochondriacs, warns leading surgeon

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Welcome to healthapp.scot.uk

Welcome to healthapp.scot.uk

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Nine out of ten doctors say pressure and poor staffing drive medical errors

Nine out of ten doctors say pressure and poor staffing drive medical errors

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GP practices should target students for online services, says NHS England

GP practices should target students for online services, says NHS England

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CQC seeking legal advice over online GP providers evading inspection

CQC seeking legal advice over online GP providers evading inspection

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Should NHS GPs do private online consulting?

Should NHS GPs do private online consulting?

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The NHS must adapt to the ‘digital disrupters’

The NHS must adapt to the ‘digital disrupters’

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GP resigns from CCG leadership over links to private online provider

GP resigns from CCG leadership over links to private online provider

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Babylon pledges £75m to develop AI for managing chronic conditions

Babylon pledges £75m to develop AI for managing chronic conditions

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Expanding GP at Hand app is a full frontal attack on general practice

Expanding GP at Hand app is a full frontal attack on general practice

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Babylon app ‘takes pressure off’ GPs to help all patients, says health secretary

Babylon app ‘takes pressure off’ GPs to help all patients, says health secretary

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Doctors to have input on health policy through new Government website

Doctors to have input on health policy through new Government website

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NHS plans to overhaul GP funding model ‘not appropriate’, warns BMA

NHS plans to overhaul GP funding model ‘not appropriate’, warns BMA

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Superpractice partners with Push Doctor to offer GP video consultations

Superpractice partners with Push Doctor to offer GP video consultations

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GPs may have failed to receive thousands of discharge summaries from a trust

GPs may have failed to receive thousands of discharge summaries from a trust

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IT glitch leaves GP patient records incomplete at thousands of practices

IT glitch leaves GP patient records incomplete at thousands of practices

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NHS launches scanning service for old GP records amid ‘paperless’ strategy

NHS launches scanning service for old GP records amid ‘paperless’ strategy

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All patients to have access to NHS 111 online by the end of the year

All patients to have access to NHS 111 online by the end of the year

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Hospitals being unable to see GP records is ‘downright dangerous’, says health secretary

Hospitals being unable to see GP records is ‘downright dangerous’, says health secretary

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Open surgery: Hobson’s choice

Open surgery: Hobson’s choice

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GPs asked to promote Government’s NHS App to patients via text

GPs asked to promote Government’s NHS App to patients via text

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Hurley Group model wins most online consultation contracts from CCGs

Hurley Group model wins most online consultation contracts from CCGs

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Trusts and GP practices beat deadline for moving to e-referrals

Trusts and GP practices beat deadline for moving to e-referrals

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How technology is changing the GP consultation

How technology is changing the GP consultation

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If only we could capture the pre-holiday sweet spot… oh, wait

If only we could capture the pre-holiday sweet spot… oh, wait

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‘Grossly underfunded’ practices unable to compete with online providers, warn GPs

‘Grossly underfunded’ practices unable to compete with online providers, warn GPs

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The online providers disrupting the market

The online providers disrupting the market

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The true privatisation of general practice

The true privatisation of general practice

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Scores of GP practices interested in GP at Hand collaboration, claims Babylon

Scores of GP practices interested in GP at Hand collaboration, claims Babylon

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Virtual consultations can be used in ‘85% of cases’ says Babylon’s top GP

Virtual consultations can be used in ‘85% of cases’ says Babylon’s top GP

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Babylon medical director named most influential GP in UK

Babylon medical director named most influential GP in UK

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Digital provider to offer video consultation software to GP practices for free

Digital provider to offer video consultation software to GP practices for free

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GPs to consult patients using new Government NHS app from 2019

GPs to consult patients using new Government NHS app from 2019

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GPs could be forced to switch IT systems under new NHS Digital contract

GPs could be forced to switch IT systems under new NHS Digital contract

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GP at Hand improves health access for migrants and homeless, finds review

GP at Hand improves health access for migrants and homeless, finds review

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GPs need faster and better quality discharge information, inspectors say

GPs need faster and better quality discharge information, inspectors say

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Soaring costs for copying patient records ‘should be a national scandal’

Soaring costs for copying patient records ‘should be a national scandal’

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Babylon suffers continued block on plans to expand GP at Hand to Birmingham

Babylon suffers continued block on plans to expand GP at Hand to Birmingham

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Our ’appy new minister deserves a digital response

Our ’appy new minister deserves a digital response

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Using social media safely in general practice

Using social media safely in general practice

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GPs asked to lobby MPs over ‘bombardment’ of patient data requests

GPs asked to lobby MPs over ‘bombardment’ of patient data requests

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Open surgery: Remote possibilities

Open surgery: Remote possibilities

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All GP practices make switch to e-prescribing service in one area

All GP practices make switch to e-prescribing service in one area

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CQC advises GPs to protect their ID after rise in identity theft

CQC advises GPs to protect their ID after rise in identity theft

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What the future holds for GPs under NHS England’s contract reforms

What the future holds for GPs under NHS England’s contract reforms

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Babylon recruiting GPs for Birmingham NHS surgery despite CCG block

Babylon recruiting GPs for Birmingham NHS surgery despite CCG block

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Cervical screening text message service may boost uptake by 25,000, claims NHS England

Cervical screening text message service may boost uptake by 25,000, claims NHS England

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NHS England is ‘reviewing safety regulations for GP diagnostic apps’

NHS England is ‘reviewing safety regulations for GP diagnostic apps’

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Let’s give our new health secretary a chance – he has a lot of mess to clear up

Let’s give our new health secretary a chance – he has a lot of mess to clear up

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One in four GPs willing to work for online providers

One in four GPs willing to work for online providers

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Health secretary says Babylon-style GP model should become ‘available to all’

Health secretary says Babylon-style GP model should become ‘available to all’

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Government to partner with Amazon’s Alexa to offer NHS health advice

Government to partner with Amazon’s Alexa to offer NHS health advice

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Patient online access to GP record may come to exclude historical notes

Patient online access to GP record may come to exclude historical notes

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Patients across whole county set to consult with GPs electronically

Patients across whole county set to consult with GPs electronically

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NHS Choices removes 200 reviews over suspicions of practice staff involvement

NHS Choices removes 200 reviews over suspicions of practice staff involvement

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GPs should still be very cautious about Home Office data requests

GPs should still be very cautious about Home Office data requests

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Why I have fears around our new health secretary

Why I have fears around our new health secretary

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CCGs block Babylon’s expansion of GP at Hand to Birmingham on ‘safety grounds’

CCGs block Babylon’s expansion of GP at Hand to Birmingham on ‘safety grounds’

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New health secretary says he is a patient of Babylon’s NHS GP app

New health secretary says he is a patient of Babylon’s NHS GP app

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I don’t think we have anything to fear from A.I.

I don’t think we have anything to fear from A.I.

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Babylon and Push Doctor in discussions with GP superpractice over online services

Babylon and Push Doctor in discussions with GP superpractice over online services

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Babylon’s ‘chatbot’ claims were no more than clever PR

Babylon’s ‘chatbot’ claims were no more than clever PR

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NHS England set to consult on ‘biggest GP contract reform since 2004’

NHS England set to consult on ‘biggest GP contract reform since 2004’

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Why general practice should embrace the NHS App

Why general practice should embrace the NHS App

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150,000 GP records wrongly shared as patient data preferences ‘not upheld’

150,000 GP records wrongly shared as patient data preferences ‘not upheld’

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Patients to book GP appointments through new app by end of 2018

Patients to book GP appointments through new app by end of 2018

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NHS England denies direct involvement in Babylon’s GP at Hand app

NHS England denies direct involvement in Babylon’s GP at Hand app

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Babylon claims its in-app clinical advice is ‘on par’ with GPs

Babylon claims its in-app clinical advice is ‘on par’ with GPs

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Pharmacy regulator considering online prescribing safety crackdown

Pharmacy regulator considering online prescribing safety crackdown

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General practice must embrace the latest technology to survive

General practice must embrace the latest technology to survive

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NHS has ‘a lot to learn’ from ‘phenomenal’ Babylon model, says RCGP chair

NHS has ‘a lot to learn’ from ‘phenomenal’ Babylon model, says RCGP chair

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Government asks Lord Darzi to help bring patients new treatments

Government asks Lord Darzi to help bring patients new treatments

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Leading superpractice plans to phase out unnecessary face-to-face consultations

Leading superpractice plans to phase out unnecessary face-to-face consultations

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GPs to seek diagnostic advice from consultants via Snapchat-like app

GPs to seek diagnostic advice from consultants via Snapchat-like app

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One fifth of Babylon NHS patients ‘switched back to original GP’

One fifth of Babylon NHS patients ‘switched back to original GP’

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GPs asked to report workload issues directly to LMC via new app

GPs asked to report workload issues directly to LMC via new app

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Forget Babylon, I’m pitching the Hypochondriapp

Forget Babylon, I’m pitching the Hypochondriapp

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GPs to use new AI app to help diagnose patients

GPs to use new AI app to help diagnose patients

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Samsung phones to come with Babylon’s GP app pre-installed

Samsung phones to come with Babylon’s GP app pre-installed

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NHS England invites patients to opt-out of GP record sharing for research

NHS England invites patients to opt-out of GP record sharing for research

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GP patient data ‘inappropriately’ shared with immigration officers, MPs find

GP patient data ‘inappropriately’ shared with immigration officers, MPs find

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Practices to be forced to change IT provider in ‘significant disruption’

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NHS England admits GP system sepsis alerts were ‘over-triggered’

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EMIS may have to pay millions due to GP reporting failures

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Migrants ‘should not have to fear GP practices’, MPs told

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Government needs to invest in patient record sharing IT, says auditor

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NHS 111 apps send 20% fewer patients to GP than telephone service

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Online consultations don’t alleviate GP workload pressures, finds study

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‘We have a number of serious concerns about the GP at Hand service’

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Revealed: How online GP company Babylon can sign up millions of patients

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‘Uber-style’ private GP company crowdfunds to boost recruitment

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NHS bans practices from sending notes on CDs contrary to DH guidance

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NHS forced to admit sepsis guidance is ‘difficult’ as GPs switch off alerts

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GPs are wrongly being alerted to take HIV patients off antivirals

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GPs will have to review ‘a further 160,000 items’ of lost clinical correspondence

GPs will have to review ‘a further 160,000 items’ of lost clinical correspondence

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‘Dr Google enters 80% of my consultations’, warns RCGP chair

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Patients in health secretary’s constituency ‘unaware’ of online GP services

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CQC set to rate private online GP providers under DH plans

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GPs to be paid to offer patients digital apps to manage long-term conditions

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Online GP consultations don’t save time or money, finds study

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Recovering before their appointment is GP patients’ top peeve

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New mothers recorded as ‘having died of cot death’ following coding error

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GPs set to miss online appointments target amid IT concerns

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GPs told they have to switch IT system complain of CCG ‘coercion’

GPs told they have to switch IT system complain of CCG ‘coercion’

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Doctors ‘seriously concerned’ about new Government data-sharing plans

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92% of patients ‘confident in their GP’

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‘Bag-and-barcode’ patient record transfer to begin national rollout

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GP practice-level cervical cancer screening uptake published for scrutiny

GP practice-level cervical cancer screening uptake published for scrutiny

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Practices to receive extra £12 per patient to open longer and improve cancer care

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NHS Wales ‘unaffected’ by cyber attack due to strong IT defences

NHS Wales ‘unaffected’ by cyber attack due to strong IT defences

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GPs ask patients to delay contact while cyber-attack backlog clears

GPs ask patients to delay contact while cyber-attack backlog clears

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MDOs advise GPs to be extra careful if forced to revert to paper records

MDOs advise GPs to be extra careful if forced to revert to paper records

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GP leaders warn it will take ‘days’ for some practices to recover from NHS hack

GP leaders warn it will take ‘days’ for some practices to recover from NHS hack

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Labour to prioritise cyber security within £37bn NHS investment pledge

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GP practices ‘closed down’ by NHS computer system hack attack

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Sharp rise in GP practices investigated by data protection watchdog

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More than three-quarters of patients prefer to see a regular GP

More than three-quarters of patients prefer to see a regular GP

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Medical charity wants to help GPs avoid passing patient details to Home Office

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CQC cracks down on online GPs and pharmacists ‘to protect patients’

CQC cracks down on online GPs and pharmacists ‘to protect patients’

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Immigration centres able to access patient records from 2,700 practices

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GPs should not switch off patient record sharing, says ICO

GPs should not switch off patient record sharing, says ICO

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GP practices paid £2.5m to review lost patient correspondence

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GP practices to get £6.50 per patient to review statins after IT glitch

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Scotland rolls out national patient data extraction scheme

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Thousands of practices unaware they could be ‘in breach of data rules’

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Practices to receive £250 for ‘patience and hard work’ in dealing with Capita

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NHS pledges free WiFi in every GP practice by the end of 2017

NHS pledges free WiFi in every GP practice by the end of 2017

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New GP diagnostic support tool improves accuracy, finds study

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Digital repeat prescribing saves GP time and over £200m, says DH

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£1bn premises fund may not cover all approved projects, NHS England concedes

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CQC inspectors to assess how GP practices use IT to improve access

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Half of pharmacies now access summary of the GP patient record

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Electronic GP patient record access expanded

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GP apps and online services ‘no magic bullet’, warns health think-tank

GP apps and online services ‘no magic bullet’, warns health think-tank

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NHS England launches innovation competition for general practice

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NHS handed over GP data to 150 groups against patients’ wishes

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GP data-sharing scheme rises from the dead

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Government’s GP technology drive will exclude vulnerable patients, Labour warns

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All Scottish practices encouraged to introduce telehealth

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Hunt: Patients to register with GPs and receive health advice through app

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Revealed: full scale of Capita’s support service shortfall

Revealed: full scale of Capita’s support service shortfall

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Half of practices haven’t begun reviews of incorrect QRISK scores

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Data security: What will GPs have to do?

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Government scraps flagship GP record-sharing project care.data

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GPs told to bypass patient record collection service

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GPs hit by pharmacy electronic prescription bug

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Professor Field’s ‘super practice’ moves 80% of patient contacts out of surgery

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Hunt orders ‘pause’ of all new contracts with GP IT supplier following QRISK errors

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Few GPs planning to offer email or Skype consultations, study finds

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We haven’t fully considered the dangers of online access

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Care.data could be delayed again as DH sits on completed reviews

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GP payment system to be reformed to end ‘unacceptable’ burden on practice time

GP payment system to be reformed to end ‘unacceptable’ burden on practice time

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NHS offers £45m for GPs to implement electronic consultations

NHS offers £45m for GPs to implement electronic consultations

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1.2m patients continue to be ignored over objections to record sharing

1.2m patients continue to be ignored over objections to record sharing

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LMC wants to stage massive paper patient record bonfire

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Value of QOF point increases to £165

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NHS to stop publishing practice list sizes

NHS to stop publishing practice list sizes

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GPs to monitor mental health of all patients who own guns

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£4.2bn of NHS budget to be ringfenced for IT

£4.2bn of NHS budget to be ringfenced for IT

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Four in 10 people ‘willing to receive GP advice through apps’

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700,000 patients continue to have data sharing objections ignored

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Government looks to reboot telehealth in the NHS

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All practices must enter flu jab data manually from now on

All practices must enter flu jab data manually from now on

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MPs criticise GP data extraction rollout

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GPs to offer ‘virtual appointments’ to patients

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Practices underpaid by thousands of pounds in DES chaos

Practices underpaid by thousands of pounds in DES chaos

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GP practices revert to fax after 111 messaging bug

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Practices providing access to millions more appointments online

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GPs’ diagnostic skills could be obsolete within 20 years, says Hunt

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Hunt wants 15% of NHS users to access GP record via smartphone app in 2016/17

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GP extraction service was ‘fundamentally flawed’, Government auditors find

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GPs revert to paper as new e-referrals system is taken offline completely

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E-Referrals service to be rolled out to all GPs from next week

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GP records to be shared without patient permission to tackle ‘high cost’ patients

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Proceed slowly on patient record access and evaluate risk of coercion, experts warn

Proceed slowly on patient record access and evaluate risk of coercion, experts warn

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GPs ensure 97% of patients can access summary record online

GPs ensure 97% of patients can access summary record online

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NHS overriding 700,000 patient opt-outs to GP data being shared

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GPs told their final QOF payments will be delayed because of IT error

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Lib Dems pledge £250m investment in GP Skype consultations

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Practices to have QOF payments adjusted by as much as 2% due to IT errors

Practices to have QOF payments adjusted by as much as 2% due to IT errors

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GPs to get ‘quicker and easier’ access to patient information under data-sharing deal

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GPs ‘likely’ to face litigation from ‘ambulance chasers’ due to electronic patient record access

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HSCIC promises not to count care.data opt outs at GP practice level

HSCIC promises not to count care.data opt outs at GP practice level

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Online access to patient records could spark ‘ID theft’, says data protection official

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Majority of care.data pilots expected to begin ‘before May’

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Patients give thumbs up to GP Skype pilot

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BMA calls for ‘urgent analysis’ of NHS 111 but doubts emerge over its figures

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One in five GPs report increased patient use of apps

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NHS information centre forced to write to potentially ‘millions’ of patients after care.data error

NHS information centre forced to write to potentially ‘millions’ of patients after care.data error

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Patients miss out on bowel cancer screening after opting out of care.data, claims Caldicott

Patients miss out on bowel cancer screening after opting out of care.data, claims Caldicott

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3% of callers received NHS 111 error messages due to high demand

3% of callers received NHS 111 error messages due to high demand

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One fifth of patients can access GP records

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GP funding for text message appointment reminders to remain until September

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In full: Government-commissioned report on care.data

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Care.data extractions on hold until NHS England satisfies GP concerns

Care.data extractions on hold until NHS England satisfies GP concerns

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Care.data practice pilots will not start until 2015

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International arms firm drops interest in £1bn GP support services contract

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All patients to view and comment on their full GP record by 2018

All patients to view and comment on their full GP record by 2018

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Questionnaire for patients wishing access to their records

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GPs should be trained to take on more complex cases in the community, think-tank says

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NHS England delays rollout of e-referrals until Spring 2015

NHS England delays rollout of e-referrals until Spring 2015

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GPs could opt all patients out of care.data opt under data protection laws, information office says

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GPs to provide online access to coded information in patient record

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GP practices can avoid thousands of consultations with patient access to records, study finds

GP practices can avoid thousands of consultations with patient access to records, study finds

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NHS England looks at expanding care.data extractions to include ‘sensitive’ patient information

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A third of patients ‘shocked’ that clinicians can’t access GP record

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Police should have greater access to medical records, says chief constable

Police should have greater access to medical records, says chief constable

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GPs must offer more choice for outpatient referrals, Monitor says

GPs must offer more choice for outpatient referrals, Monitor says

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GPs’ care.data responsibilities amount to ‘good customer service’, says information commissioner

GPs’ care.data responsibilities amount to ‘good customer service’, says information commissioner

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Make care.data opt in or we will opt patients out, say GPs

Make care.data opt in or we will opt patients out, say GPs

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Summary Care Records created for 40 million patients

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GPs to be charged for sending text messages through email in ‘short-sighted’ DH move

GPs to be charged for sending text messages through email in ‘short-sighted’ DH move

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GPs to send patient letters explaining care.data ‘opt-out’

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Patient satisfaction with GPs high despite ‘tsunami of problems’

Patient satisfaction with GPs high despite ‘tsunami of problems’

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Extending GP access will reduce missed appointments, says health minister

Extending GP access will reduce missed appointments, says health minister

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GP to chair record extraction advisory group

GP to chair record extraction advisory group

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NHS managers ‘expect’ GPs to go beyond contractual requirements on IT drive

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Practice IT disruption expected during July

Practice IT disruption expected during July

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Over half the public still unaware of care.data

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Four out of five practices battle with IT problems

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Parts of care.data should be ‘opt-in’ only, says NHS England director

Parts of care.data should be ‘opt-in’ only, says NHS England director

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Dilemma: Demand for information on vulnerable child

Dilemma: Demand for information on vulnerable child

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Government shared patient data with no record of recipient

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NHS IT leaders consider limiting parents’ access to online records

NHS IT leaders consider limiting parents’ access to online records

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New duty will force all health organisations to share patient records

New duty will force all health organisations to share patient records

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GPs vote in favour of an opt-in system for care.data

GPs vote in favour of an opt-in system for care.data

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Tim Kelsey: We are working to make care.data safe for patients

Tim Kelsey: We are working to make care.data safe for patients

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GPs to provide online ‘MOT’ to male patients through new app

GPs to provide online ‘MOT’ to male patients through new app

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