Using IT in the Yorkshire and the Humber area: A case study

Abstract

Despite the doom and gloom in the NHS regarding the delivery of new computer systems, there are success stories that are improving patients' experiences, and positively influencing clinicians opinions. This article describes the information technology (IT) system developed to facilitate diabetes care in Bradford and Airedale and how this is being extended to support the Year of Care project for Yorkshire and the Humber Strategic Health Authority.