NHS health management app live by end of year

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Jeremy Hunt announces “70th birthday present from NHS to patients” along with new digital innovation funding

Every NHS user in England will be able to access their medical records and book appointments on their smartphone or laptop by the end of 2018, health secretary Jeremy Hunt (pictured) announced this week.

The service, to be made available via an app or web browser, will provide access to the 111 non-emergency service and let patients order repeat prescriptions and make appointments with their GP online.

Users will also be able to “express their organ donation preferences”, “express their data sharing preferences”; and access support for managing a long-term condition using the service.

http://www.ukauthority.com/health-care/entry/7483/nhs-health-management-app-live-by-end-of-year
 
All fur coat and no knickers.

There is supposed to be a health service, not a superficial flashy piece of tech. Or is that me being too cynical?
 
I welcome these initiatives as long as there's real health care behind them. Clever apps are no substitute for accessible and responsive medical care. Be good to order prescriptions online particularly.
 
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