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Data strategy to improve best practice in genetics training unveiled by NHS
Aug 3 2009, 09:19 AM
The government has announced a new data strategy that is designed to improve best practice in the NHS, which will benefit the single citizen view.
Yesterday saw the unveiling of an initiative, which will see genetic technologies and clinical applications training for those scientists who work in laboratory genetics
The scheme forms part of the UK Modernising Scientific Careers (MSC) programme, which is funded by the Department of Health and will see £4.5 million put into training for NHS workers in the field of genetics.
Professor Sue Hill, Chief Scientific Officer for the Department of Health, commented: "This will give trainees modernised education and training focused on the advances in genetic technology and knowledge to ensure delivery of leading edge services for patients and the public.
"It also supports the delivery of the NHS Next Stage Review commitments putting high quality care, innovation and improved productivity at its core in this fast-moving field.
In other news, last week (July 23rd) saw the Department of Health launch the National Pandemic Flu Service, which consists of a dedicated website and phone line.
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