In message <[log in to unmask]>, "J.Hearns"
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>Mary Hawking writes:
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>>>Isn't part of the problem the difference in what we mean by "computerised"?
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>Couldn't agree more.
>So very well put.
>I've wished so many times to shout something like this at the top of my voice
>when I've been in so many meetings with IM&T people.
>In order to get an IT project installed and working,
>one needs a FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION and one needs to STICK TO IT,
>not chop and change. As you so rightly say, 'computerized' covers a whole
>spectrum of things, from admin. staff using a word processor to electronic
>smart cards and robotic surgery.
In the 1993 Computer survey in General Practice, 98% used their computer
for an age/sex register. What happened to the other 2% of computerised
practices? What do _we_ mean by "computerised practice"?
>The work 'computer' is the shibboleth of out times (corect my usage of this
>word please).
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>>>How do you provide instant gratification in a hospital trust?
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>Oooh err matron....
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>John Hearns
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