Dept of Health want A and E to become paperless

The video discusses the implementation of a computer system at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, which allows real-time tracking of patients and access to medical records, reducing emergency patient deaths by 17%. The NHS aims to be paperless by 2018, with additional funding to support this transition. Past digital transformation efforts faced challenges, but lessons have been learned. The video highlights the importance of high-quality IT systems in hospitals to prevent medical errors and improve patient care.

What is one of the benefits of the computer system used at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital?

• It allows patients to book appointments online.

• It provides real-time tracking of patients.

• It reduces the cost of medical treatments.

• It offers free Wi-Fi to patients.

What is the goal of the Department of Health for the NHS by 2018?

• To provide free healthcare for all.

• To reduce the number of doctors.

• To make the NHS paperless.

• To increase the number of hospitals.

How much additional funding is being provided to support the NHS's technological revolution?

• £500 million

• £1 billion

• £12 billion

• £240 million

What is a potential risk of hospitals designing their own IT systems?

• Higher costs for patients.

• Variable quality of IT systems.

• Lack of trained medical staff.

• Increased patient wait times.

Why is it important for hospitals to become more high-tech?

• To increase the number of hospital beds.

• To provide entertainment for patients.

• To avoid basic medical mistakes.

• To reduce the number of hospital staff.