2009/9/4 Gavin Jamie <[log in to unmask]>:
> The third problem can be overcome by minimising the time between number
> collection and message sending (this is typically seen in secondary care
> appointment reminder systems where the phone number is taken anew for
> each appointment).
As far as I can see, receptionists would have to confirm the mobile
number and the patient's agreement that we can use it, at every
contact they have with the patient, and amend the computer record
accordingly. The amount of work involved might outweigh any gains
made.
Mike
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Michael Leuty
Nottingham, UK
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