Elizabeth described systems created and supported at her unit that support clinical research or clinical education. These are often also used extensively elsewhere in the UK, especially CRFManager. The NHS-HE challenges are described and the help that would be useful from the NHS-HE Forum.
1 - Access Directly from NHS desktops
This stream focuses on the issues of access to NHS end user devices, e.g. a student obtaining an NHS IT account, and then any issues of what can be accessed once “you’re on” e.g. issues of blocking relevant websites and software tools.
NHS IT Accounts for Academic Staff & Students
Andrew has been an active contributor to the NHS-HE Connectivity Best Practice Working Group which has recently been relaunched. As well as an update on the Working Group, there is a assessment of the value of being a member to initiatives in Dundee.