Ethnicity recording in general practice computer systems

Repeat prescription recording in general practice.

Improving the safety features of general practice computer systems.

General practice computer systems already have a number of important safety features. However, there are problems in that general practitioners (GPs) have come to rely on hazard alerts when they are not foolproof. Furthermore, GPs do not know how to make best use of safety features on their systems. There are a number of solutions that could help to improve the safety features of general practi...

A system of recording the family history in general practice.

A CARD index' was developed and used from 1963 to 1965. 1 It was then transplanted to the branch surgery of the new practice when a move became necessary by chance, and it was again used for a year's trial with less than 1,500 cards before introducing it into the main surgery. As a result the family card in use has been slightly modified (figure 1). This use of Copeland-Chatterson punched cards...

Computer compatible records in general practice.

Guidelines for computer security in general practice.

BACKGROUND As general practice becomes increasingly computerised, data security becomes increasingly important for both patient health and the efficient operation of the practice. OBJECTIVE To develop guidelines for computer security in general practice based on a literature review, an analysis of available information on current practice and a series of key stakeholder interviews. While the ...