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Government announces data strategy to improve best practice in dealing with swine flu
Jul 24 2009, 11:38 AM
The government has announced a new data strategy to reassure the public in light of the swine flu crisis.
It has rolled out a National Pandemic Flu Service that is designed to efficiently enable the diagnosis and treatment of individuals who suspect they may have the illness.
An online facility and call service both form part of the data strategy, which is designed to take the pressure off GPs and further the best interests of the single citizen view.
Health Secretary Andy Burnham commented: "The National Pandemic Flu Service will give patients access to information and antivirals as quickly as possible. It will free up GPs so they can focus their efforts on helping those in at-risk groups and patients with other illnesses.
"People can still speak to their GP if they are concerned. In fact it is important to stress that people with underlying health conditions, pregnant women, and parents with children under the age of one should speak to their GP if they have symptoms."
Healthcare IT company Emis has joined forces with the University of Nottingham to expand its QSurveillance database management to collate swine flu patient data so the progress of the virus can be tracked.
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