A review of the potential benefits from the better use of information and technology in health and social care: This study, commissioned by the Department of Health from PriceWaterhouse Coopers, found that measures such as text messages for communicating negative test results, electronic prescribing and electronic patient records could improve care, allow health professionals to spend more time with patients, and save billions of pounds. It cites examples of good practice from across the UK, and estimates that £4.4 billion per year could be reinvested in improving care by making similar use of information and technology.
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