I too would be most interested. I am trying to get a connection myself. So
far it has taken a couple of months, a practice visit, many different forms
with up to three signatures on each, forms sent back for extra signatures
and extra details. I have still not got very far. Many of those involved at
the HA and NHS telecommunications have commented on the inordinate
complexity and the impossibility of rolling out the process to many
practices.
Trefor
Trefor Roscoe
GP Beighton Health Centre
Queens Road, Sheffield
GP Tutor Informatics - N Trent
http://www.medical-legal.co.uk
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Ewan Davis
Sent: 19 May 1998 06:40
To: GP-UK (E-mail); Jill Riley (E-mail); Jon Rogers (E-mail); mike
bainbridge (E-mail); Stephen Pill (E-mail)
Subject: Getting Connected to NHSnet
As part of discussions with the NHS Executive, as to how white
paper targets to get all GP connected to NHSnet and able to receive
path lab results, can be met. GP system suppliers have raised the
issue of the current bureaucracy and delays associated with getting
a working connection. We have been challenged by NHS Executive to
produce details of specific examples.
I am interested in any information list members can provide. I want
both information about the time the process took and other
difficulties encountered. For example was the process and
documentation clear? Did you have any difficulty in agreeing to the
terms of agreements you were asked to sign? I would like as much
information as possible including dates and copies of any
documentation or correspondence which illustrates your experience.
This information will be kept confidential between Myself and NHS
Executive but needs to be identifiably to fully achieve my
objectives. I would also be interested in similar information on
the basis that I do no disclose the providers identity but this
will carry less weight.
Replies by email or fax to 01527 833188. Please indicate clearly if
you DO NOT wish me to identify you to NHS Executive.
Please feel free to pass this request on to other GPs who may have
relevant experiences.
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