The Development of Primary Care Information Technology in the United Kingdom

被引:32
作者
de Lusignan, Simon [1 ]
Chan, Tom [1 ]
机构
[1] St Georges Univ London, Div Community Hlth Sci, London SW17 ORE, England
关键词
computer systems; family practice; informatics; medical records; primary healthcare;
D O I
10.1097/01.JAC.0000324664.88131.d2
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
Background: UK primary care is highly computerized; initially led by enthusiastic general practitioners who developed their own systems. This preceded the development of a National Health Service information strategy and an ambitious National Programme for IT. Model: A 4-element model is proposed to explain the development of information technology: (1) individual clinician choice; (2) integration into the clinical task-usually an office visit; (3) technological developments; and (4) organizational factors. Conclusion: All 4 elements of this model have been tilted in favor of the utilization of information technology; lessons from the United Kingdom may help other health systems looking to implement information technology systems in primary care.
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