ABSTRACT

Information is a key resource to primary health care and is increasingly required in individual practices. This book will demystify the subject, which is often presented in complex terms. It sets out in a simple and interesting way what information those working in primary care will need, the systems required to deliver them and how to set them up. Information and IT for Primary Care uses exercises, stories, key points, case studies, model answers and think boxes. Worldwide web links refers the reader to resources and shows how to get the most out of your computer. The book is user-friendly, jargon free and based on primary research evidence. It is essential reading for everyone working in primary care organisations including GPs, practice managers and nurses, and staff working in community trusts and the NHS.

chapter 1|4 pages

Why do we need information?

chapter 2|10 pages

What information do we need?

chapter 3|6 pages

You really mean computers, don’t you?

chapter 4|4 pages

Thinking about information in your PCG

chapter 5|4 pages

Why you need those horrible computers

chapter 7|10 pages

Where you are now

chapter 8|8 pages

A way forward

information development at the practice level

chapter 9|6 pages

So what do we do at PCG level?

chapter 10|12 pages

How to avoid buying a white elephant

chapter 11|7 pages

Keeping the PCG out of jail