Technology push urged to boost NHS

Mar 8 2010

Patients are missing out on better care and treatment because of shortfalls in NHS computing systems, MSPs have said.

The Scottish Government must address the roll-out of "telehealth" schemes and any resistance from medical staff in using technology, according to a report by Holyrood`s Health Committee

It criticises the slow and inconsistent provision of clinical portals and telehealth over the last decade and says better safeguards are needed in patient privacy if Scotland is to become the world leader in electronic health.