NHS computer system problems

Posted by Alex on July 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

The Guardian’s Andy Beckett recently provided an interesting report on NHS’ computer system and its numerous issues.

The £12.7bn NHS computer programme is five years behind schedule and beset by criticism, viruses and fears over patient privacy. So should the world’s biggest IT project be scrapped?

Read the full story here.

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