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Redefining the doctor-patient relationship – John Moore MD
The doctor-patient relationship is deteriorating. And today’s information technology solutions are exacerbating the problem. They perpetuate paternalistic decision-making and episodic care, and they fail to assist doctors in making persuasive arguments to their patients.
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TechnowaiT provides innovative solutions in queue management systems for health organizations serving patients on a first come, first serve basis.
TechnowaiT’s 1-2-3-GO! service is:
- An innovative technology offering a practical solution for the probleme of over full waiting rooms
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Patient health records go online
The portal will allow patients access to records via the internet
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A scheme which gives patients access to their own health records over the internet is being piloted at two GP practices in Ayrshire.
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Legal guarantee to be given for treatment waiting times
Patients will have a legally guaranteed waiting time for an operation
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Patients will be legally guaranteed hospital treatment within 12 weeks under new legislation which has been unveiled by the Scottish government.
Read more on Scottish Government publishes bill to improve NHS patients' rights…
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NHS waiting lists fairer, says study
The report said patients are getting a fairer deal under the new system
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Changes to NHS waiting lists have made the system fairer for patients according to the public sector watchdog Audit Scotland.
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| ATLANTA — March 1, 2010 — At the 2010 Annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference & Exhibition, Microsoft Corp. today announced Microsoft HealthVault Community Connect, a new software solution for hospitals designed to help them improve care coordination and engage patients and their families in managing their own health. HealthVault Community Connect enables hospitals to give patients and referring physicians access, after discharge, to electronic copies of the patient’s personal health data generated at the hospital. The product also lets patients preregister for hospital appointments online using their electronic personal health information to populate hospital forms in advance. |
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Don’t dismiss ‘cyberchondriacs’
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Dr Anthea Martin Senior Medical Adviser with Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland |
Many people now search the web for health information
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As the internet becomes more and more easily accessible it is perhaps inevitable that patients should try to self-diagnose.
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UNTERSCHLEISSHEIM/MANNHEIM, Germany — Jan. 28, 2010 — Microsoft Corp. and Siemens AG (through its Siemens IT Solutions and Services division) have announced the signing of a licensing agreement to introduce Microsoft HealthVault in Germany. HealthVault, a personal health application platform, enables individuals to store their health information including immunizations, disease history and prescriptions in an online account. The vision of the Microsoft-Siemens relationship is to enable German citizens to connect to various systems run by physicians, hospitals, pharmacies and even fitness facilities for a comprehensive view of their personal health information. Siemens will be the exclusive operator of HealthVault in Germany and will market the platform to developers, application providers and device manufacturers to join the service and provide citizens with tools that will help foster dynamic, trusted and personalized healthcare.
Read more on Siemens Signs Agreement to License Microsoft HealthVault…
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Pamela Swingley
Pamela Swingley is a seasoned software executive with more than 20 years of experience working with technology companies of all sizes. Pam has a passion for early stage companies. She has managed marketing strategy and programs for three successful startups: Onlink Technologies which was acquired by Siebel, Shoplink Collision Estimating, a division of ADP, and Gate58 Marketing, a leader in B2B lead generation. In 2005, she founded Savvy Internet Marketing, a consulting firm specializing in online marketing, website design and usability. Pam holds a B.S. degree in Human Development from UC Davis and an MBA from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga.
Read more on Interview with Pamela Swingley Founder of RememberItNow!…
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