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Information Leaflets

The following GPIT information leaflets and articles were developed by Dr Brian Meade, GPIT National Co-ordinator.

 Handout 1: Choosing the Right GP Software (Handout_1-_Choosing_the_right_GP_software.pdf | 32 KB)
 Handout 2: Hardware Guide for GPs (Handout_2_-_Hardware_guide_for_GPs.pdf | 28 KB)
 Handout 3: Transferring your Data to Computer (Handout_3_-Transferring_your_data_on_to_computer.pdf | 24 KB)
 Handout 4: Common Printing Problems (Handout_4_-_Common_Printing_Problems.pdf | 42 KB)
 Handout 5: Setting up your Computerised Prescribing System (Handout_5_-_Setting_up_your_Computerised_Prescribing_System.pdf | 28 KB)
 Handout 6: Advantages of Computerised Prescribing (Handout_6_-_Advantages_of_Comuterised_Prescribing.pdf | 26 KB)
 Handout 7: Computers in the Consultation (Handout_7_-_Computers_in_the_Consultation.pdf | 31 KB)
 Handout 8: Legal Aspects of Medical Computing (Handout_8_-_Legal_Aspects_of_Medical_Computing.pdf | 46 KB)
 Handout 9: Tips for Dealing with Junk Email (Handout_9_-_Tips_for_Dealing_with_Junk_Email.pdf | 47 KB)
 Handout 10: How to Avoid Computer Viruses (Handout_10_-_How_to_Avoid_Computer_Viruses.pdf | 58 KB)
 Handout 11: Points about Practice Websites (Handout_11_-_Points_about_Practice_Websites.pdf | 42 KB)
 Handout 12: Broadband for GPs (Handout_12_-_Broadband_for_GPs.pdf | 37 KB)
 Handout 13: Backing Up in General Practice (Handout_13_-_Backing_Up_in_General_Practice.pdf | 35 KB)
 Handout 14: Dealing with Breakdowns (Handout_14_-_Dealing_with_Breakdowns.pdf | 47 KB)
 IT Brainwave Boosts Neurology Service (GPIT_Forum_February_2007.pdf | 131 KB)

The Government should stop wasting money on white elephants and invest in initiatives like Neurolink, writes Brian Meade.

 The Web - A Valuable Resource for GPs (GPIT_Forum_January_2007.pdf | 40 KB)

This article looks at a sample of the growing number of useful websites available to GPs.

 What to Buy a Computer Geek for Christmas (GPIT_Forum_December_2006.pdf | 136 KB)

With the increasing use of computers by GPs, some have discovered an interest in all things technological and others (usually men) have become out and out computer geeks.

 What is Broadband and why Should GPs get it? (GPIT_Forum_November_2006.pdf | 33 KB)

The following article will attempt to cover questions regarding broadband communication and explain how you can find the most suitable provider for your practice.