A source of answers to the most frequently asked questions
Question:How will the implementation be funded?
Date: 25/08/2005
Answer: Sources of funding for the eventual implementation of the CDSSH are being discussed with Connecting for Health and other NHS agencies. Please use the "Contact Us form" to provide us with your comments or raise any relevant issues you feel important.
Question:How will the CDSSH data help at a local level?
Date: 23/12/2004
Answer: Participating clinicians will be able to use CDSSH data to develop management tools (for resource planning / service targeting) for PCT negotiations.
Question:Will GPs be able to communicate electronically with GUM and CCS clinics when referring patients for treatment?
Date: 25/08/2005
Answer: This feature is being investigated with Connecting for Health and feedback suggests that the NHS networked IT system should facilitate electronic communications between GPs and clinicians. Further information can be found within the National Programme for IT in the NHS "Choose and book" element at http://www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/
