And here's one from the NPSA:
"NHS Number to be used as the unique patient identifier by all NHS
organisations in England and Wales"
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/nhsnumber/
Jonathan
On 11 Sep 2008, at 11:56, Jonathan Kay wrote:
> I'm often asked what the current position is, and here's an update.
>
> http://www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/engagement/clinical/newsletters/connections7.pdf
>
> "Use of the NHS Number on paper and electronic patient records is
> now mandatory - but support, guidance and assistance are available
> to help healthcare organisations achieve complete adoption. "
>
> Jonathan
>
> PS: I know this is only for England.
>
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