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Computer Systems |
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The computer systems used on the Wirral are currently those supplied by three of the national systems suppliers, Emis, iSoft, and INPS. They each provide training in the use of their software to individuals and groups. As a locum arranging to work in a practie it is worthwhile asking what system they use. Some locums will only work in practices with the one system they are used to. Others will not use the system in any practice. It is increasingly important to use these tools as QOF points are important sources of revenue for practices. System suppliers all have websites and user groups at national and local levels. On these sites you will find all sorts of hints tips and suggestions. |
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The future of computing in the national health service is to be determined by Connecting for Health. This group originally the National Project for IT has brought together several major computing projects. These include the national data spine, the electronic patient record, PACS (picture archiving), GP2GP (records transfer between practices) , electronic prescribing, QMAS, and Choose and Book. |
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| Electronic patient records such as used in primary care are to be supplied by 5 Local Service Providers. Exactly what this includes is likely to be a source of confusion for several years. The LSP covering the Wirral is made up of CSC computing, iSoft (Lorenzo), and Hedra. |