On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 09:02:25 -0000, TIM WALTER <TIM.WALTER@GP-
K81017.NHS.UK> wrote:
>I am one of the camp that might pay for it... But it does depend on
whether
>Mr Granger would let us play with his ICRS data spine. Interesting to see
>whether the interface will be published and freely available or whether it
>is a closed shop. If the latter...
Tim
There are 2 issues:
1. If you are willing to pay for a system 'outside' the tent, if I were
the vendor of that system, I would make sure you *really* paid. Puts you,
the consumer, at a disadvantage. Simple business and commerce. i don't
expect said vendor will say: 2OK, you're really nice people who have
chosen to pay for my product, therefore, I will give it to you for next to
nothing".
2. Your second point is more crucial. The national spine has become an
imperative. If achieving it means breaking some eggs, this government,
and its Mr Granger will not hesitate for one minute. Think miners vs
Thatcher.
As we know, most GPs will choose cash self-interest when it comes to it.
AR
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