Scottish practices sent almost 400 incorrect discharge letters
Practices in Scotland were sent almost 400 incorrect discharge letters - wrongly stating that patients had conditions such as cancer or endometriosis - due to a computer glitch.
The glitch was caused by a software update to the national patient information system, Trakcare, by NHS Forth Valley health board.
The health board stated the discharge letters had a coding error, which meant there was an issue within the section of the letter that lists hundreds of pre-existing health conditions. Hide related content:
Show related contentread more
Source: Management in Practice - Category: Practice Management Authors: costanzapearce Tags: *** Editor ' s Pick Latest News Source Type: news
More News: Cancer | Cancer & Oncology | Computers | Endometriosis | Practice Management | Scotland Health