From: Why is it difficult to implement e-health initiatives? A qualitative study
 | Case Study | ||
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 | Choose and Book | Picture Archiving and Communication System | Community Nurse Information System |
Health care setting | Primary/Secondary care interface | Secondary care | Community care |
Aim of technology | Allow patients to book first outpatient appointment at hospital of choice | Digitise x-rays and other images so they can be stored and viewed electronically | Electronic record system that also allows patient registration, clinic and visit scheduling and access to clinical algorithms. |
Professionals affected by technology | Primary care: GPs, administrative staff. Secondary care: Consultants, outpatient administrative staff | Doctors, radiologists, radiography administrative staff | Community nurses |