Conservatives intend to scrap plans for a central database of patient records.

Tories face NHS database tangle By Ross Hawkins BBC News political correspondent The Tories say their plans will be cheaper than a national database The Conservatives want to let you view your health records online. All they have to do Continue reading →

NHS Scotland aims to phase out paper records

NHS facilities in Scotland are currently trialling the use of handheld computers among doctors and nurses. It is hoped that by distributing information to healthcare professionals electronically, the amount of paper they use will be reduced. The technology should also Continue reading →

Scottish NHS to be first paperless health service in the world

Hospitals roll out hand-held computers giving doctors and nurses instant access to database By Tom Gordon SCOTLAND IS set to become the first country in the world with an entirely paperless health service, as wireless hand-held computers allow doctors and Continue reading →