Information technology in the English National Health Service

Article Abstract:

The British government announced the largest sustained spending growth in the history of the National Health Service (NHS), with total UK health spending increasing from 7.7% of gross domestic product to 9.4% over 5 years, from 2002-2003 to 2007-2008, to make more effective use of information technology. A program is going to be undertaken with the fund to provide a rapid, reliable, and secure broadband national network to transfer clinical data between all NHS organizations.

United Kingdom, General services, Financial management, Finance, Computers, Information technology services, Company systems management, Information management, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Company financing

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Learning from SARS in Hong Kong and Toronto

Article Abstract:

The outbreak of the virus Severe Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Hong Kong and Toronto, had led to several inquiries into public health and epidemic management. The findings, conclusions and some of the general lessons that would be applicable to other areas in similar cases are presented.

Hong Kong, Severe acute respiratory syndrome

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Tertiary contact vaccinia in a breastfeeding infant

Article Abstract:

The case of inadvertent contact vaccinia transmission from a mother to her breastfeeding infant through direct skin-to-skin and skin-to-mucous membrane contact is examined. There is a need for special precautions to prevent secondary transfer of contact vaccinia to breastfeeding mothers.

United States, Health aspects, Prevention, Diseases, Infants, Breast feeding, Vaccinia

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