Government bans fax machines in the NHS The NHS will be banned from buying fax machines from next month - and has been told by the government to phase out the machines entirely by 31 March 2020.
In July, the Royal College of Surgeons revealed nearly 9,000 fax machines were in use across the NHS in England.
The Department of Health said a change to more modern communication methods was needed to improve patient safety and cyber security.
An RCS spokesman said they supported the government's decision.
In place of fax machines, the Department of Health said secure email should be used. BBC News
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In July, the Royal College of Surgeons revealed nearly 9,000 fax machines were in use across the NHS in England.
The Department of Health said a change to more modern communication methods was needed to improve patient safety and cyber security.
An RCS spokesman said they supported the government's decision.
In place of fax machines, the Department of Health said secure email should be used. BBC News
See also:
- Health and Social Care Secretary bans fax machines in NHS Department of Health and Social Care
- NHS banned from buying any more fax machines The Guardian
- NHS to ban fax machines from 2020 The Independent
- NHS told to 'axe the fax' OnMedica
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