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21/05/2012
Book GP Appointments Online By 2015
Ministers have made a promise that people will be able to make GP appointments and get test results online within three years.
The moves are part of an Information Strategy designed to "take the hassle out of the health service".
Online communications between patients and their doctors is already happening in some places, but the new strategy sets out plans to ensure there is universal adoption of digital technologies.
The Department of Health is also encouraging the NHS and private companies to develop new health apps for smart phones and tablet computers.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: "Our NHS reforms are about making life easier for patients.
"By allowing people to access the NHS online, we will put an end to the 8am rush to phone your GP to try and book an appointment.
"Reforms like this will take the hassle out of the health service."
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The moves are part of an Information Strategy designed to "take the hassle out of the health service".
Online communications between patients and their doctors is already happening in some places, but the new strategy sets out plans to ensure there is universal adoption of digital technologies.
The Department of Health is also encouraging the NHS and private companies to develop new health apps for smart phones and tablet computers.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: "Our NHS reforms are about making life easier for patients.
"By allowing people to access the NHS online, we will put an end to the 8am rush to phone your GP to try and book an appointment.
"Reforms like this will take the hassle out of the health service."
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