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.

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