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>The British Journal of Healthcare Computing and Information Management
>Newsletter of 7 February 2008
>
>Dear Jeannette
>
>Here is the latest content on www.bjhcim.co.uk
>
>Enabling self-directed adult care
>The Putting People First framework for adult
>care announced in December 2007 will lead to
>large changes in the provision of care in
>England. Denise Harrison, Director at
>Liquidlogic outlines the challenges facing all
>parties involved in the care process and the
>role of technology as an enabler for delivering care.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/features/2008/802003.htm
>
>Designing a digital home for older people
>Very few electronic products for use in the home
>are designed for ease of use by older people, eg
>TVs, phones, mobile phones, radios. With the
>rapidly aging population in all developed
>countries it even makes economic sense for
>companies to design specifically for this
>market. Chris Millington of Doro UK, outlines
>the key factors that product designers should consider.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/features/2008/802004.htm
>
>The dangers of privileged password management —
>who’s the next Société Générale?
>Calum Macleod, European Director of Cyber-Ark
>explains how weaknesses in password security can
>lead to huge financial losses and the downfall
>of a large organisation. A warning that could be
>applied to any public or private sector organisation.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/features/2008/802002.htm
>
>Design of a fully client-based electronic
>attendance registration system in a UK district hospital
>Dr Michael Ogundele, Dr Baljinder Singh and Dr
>Stella Imong of Torbay Hospital have developed
>an easy-to-use and effective web-based system
>which allows doctors in training and other
>healthcare professionals to record their
>attendance at various academic sessions organised by their hospital.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/features/2008/802001.htm
>
>News
>
>Wii keeps elderly active in care homes.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/news/2008/n802012.htm
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>Three thousand practices using GP2GP for transfer of records for new patients.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/news/2008/n802001.htm
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>Aberdeen trials telemedicine booth for remote and community care.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/news/2008/n802010.htm
>
>Sharp divide between people who do and do not
>qualify for social care, says CSCI.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/news/2008/n802008.htm
>
>Social care needs well informed services and structures.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/news/2008/n802009.htm
>
>New website to support GP's rights to choose software.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/news/2008/n802002.htm
>
>Northgate awarded ASCC framework agreement.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/news/2008/n802011.htm
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>Automated appointment reminder with speech recognition.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/news/2008/n802006.htm
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>Bedside terminals address hospital hygiene challenge.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/news/2008/n802005.htm
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>Miniaturised patient monitor from Welch Allyn.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/news/2008/n802004.htm
>
>Virtual staff location and messaging service.
>http://www.bjhcim.co.uk/news/2008/n802003.htm
>
>Yours sincerely
>Harry Wood
>Managing Editor
>
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