Perhaps it would eb worth contacting the University of Birmingham :
http://www.pcpoh.bham.ac.uk/publichealth/horizon/
or
http://www.foresight.gov.uk/HORIZON_SCANNING_CENTRE/index.html
Sue
Sue Lacey Bryant
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From: UK medical/ health care library community / information workers
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michelle Maden
Sent: 13 December 2007 15:41
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Subject: Horizon scanning for new/emerging technologies to support
Commissioning
Apologies for cross-posting
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Does anyone know of useful resources for Horizon scanning for new/emerging
technologies to support Commissioning. One of our Commissioners is trying to
do some planning for our next years contracting and wants to get a feel for
is what new technology is out there and likely to be implemented in 08/09.
Any responses received I will summarise for the list.
Regards,
Michelle
Michelle Maden
Clinical Information Specialist
Edge Hill University
Library and Information Resources Centre
Clinical Sciences Centre
University Hospital Aintree
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
Tel: 0151 529 6418
Fax: 0151 529 5856
email: [log in to unmask] www.edgehill.ac.uk/lirc/lircsi.htm
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