Netlink IT was formed in Birmingham in 1999 by Richard Tubb, an IT contractor who has worked at such large organisations as Ernst & Young, the
NHS Information Authority, GE Capital and nPower.
They can also find out more information from the
NHS Information Authority at www.nhsis.nhs.uk.
The
NHS Information Authority regulates the use of general practice computer systems, but gives only general references to safety, the researchers said.
Martin Weller, of the
NHS Information Authority, which is implementing the scheme, said: ``The new system marks an important advance.
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The
NHS Information Authority's (NHSIA) national pathology messaging service is the first clinical application of the new NHSnet infrastructure and ViaCode digital certificates will protect the integrity, accuracy and confidentiality of patient information on the system.
Solihull-based digital media consultancy Antika has completed the second version of a CD-ROM for the
NHS Information Authority (NHSIA), which forms part of the NHS objective of getting all patient records online within five years.
The group won a major contract for software to send laboratory results direct to a GP's desktop from the
NHS Information Authority in March.
The new European headquarters was opened by Nigel Bell, head of the new
NHS Information Authority, which has been set up to improve standards of communication in the NHS.
The office has also gained a number of major new clients including the General Medical Council, Birmingham City Council, the University of Nottingham, the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency, the NHS Logistics Authority, the
NHS Information Authority, and the National Blood Authority.