Open for Registrations 22nd and 23rd September 2010 Register now for the most exciting eHealth conference in Scotland this year! Held at the prestigious Glasgow Science Centre you not only have a great programme, wide range of exhibitors, great views over the Clyde and City but complementary entrance to the fun science exhibits as well! [...]
22nd and 23rd September 2010 Glasgow Science Centre www.glasgowsciencecentre.org Giving you advance notice that our conference this year will be the biggest and brightest yet! We are staging this event at the prestigious Glasgow Science Centre where you not only have great views over the Clyde and City but complementary entrance to the fun science [...]
GPs under pressure to share the health files of patients EXCLUSIVE: Helen Puttick, Health Correspondent Published on 27 Feb 2010 Doctors fear confidential medical records belonging to millions of Scots could be accessed at thousands of computer terminals across the Scottish NHS. GPs say they are coming under increasing pressure to release files containing patients’ [...]
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As reported recently online by Nick Heath and others Companies that lose individuals’ sensitive personal data will face a fine of up to £500,000 under powers expected to come into force from April. The powers will allow the UK’s privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, to fine private and public sector organisations that commit a [...]
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Patients back blood test results e-mail Published Date: 21 December 2009 A MAJORITY of patients would prefer to receive results of blood tests by e-mail rather than having to make an appointment with a GP, according to a study conducted in two Lothian practices. Researchers interviewed 200 patients, and 53 per cent said they preferred [...]
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