Managing Information
Audit Trail
Q. What is an audit trail and what audit trail should a GP practice software system provide? » read more
Backing Up Microsoft Outlook
Q. I keep hundreds of contact details, including email addresses, in Microsoft Outlook. How can I back up the data? » read more
Data Backup (i)
Q. What is the best way to ensure we have a backup of our patient data? » read more
Data Backup (ii)
Q. We are reviewing our data backup procedures. What advice can you offer us? » read more
Data Breach in the Practice
Q. There has been a lot of press coverage lately of data leaks in public bodies. What should a GP do if patient data were lost or stolen, on for example a backup tape or a laptop? » read more
Data Protection Agreement
Q. We use a company to provide online backup of our patient records. Do we need to have a data protection agreement in place with the company? » read more
Data Protection Checklist
Q. Is there a checklist available to ensure our practice is compliant with data protection legislation? » read more
Data Protection Commissioner
Q. Our practice is computerised; do we need to register with the Data Protection Commissioner? » read more
Data Protection and Online Storage
Q. We have online backup from a company recommended by our software support people. Do we need a data protection agreement with the online backup company? » read more
Desktop Shortcuts to QRGs
Q. I would like to put a shortcut on my desktop to access resources that I use frequently, for example the ICGP Quality In Practice 'Quick Reference Guides'. How can I do this? » read more