In message <[log in to unmask]>, "J.Hearns" <[log in to unmask]> writes > >Just putting in my two pence worth here, > >I do realise why this discussion on document scanning is going on, >but why do we still have to think of doing things like this in this day and age? > >As a for instance, a unit I used to work for prepares reports using MS Word, >which are then mailed or faxed. >Then the GPs are thinking of manually scanning them in! >Goodness me... >(sound of forehead being slapped) >How about even using Fax software on hospital PCs >(ie. sending electonic, paperless faxes ?) > > Love the idea but YOU try getting a hospital to be sensible about communicating with GPs... -- Tim Walter GP and Medical Manager Newdocs Ltd. West Berks. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%