Pass the Patient

Announcing a one-day conference with an accompanying exhibition. Streamlining the handover of care from hospital to community providers with better information.

Organiser: BJHC
Location: Lakeside Conference Centre, Aston University, Birmingham
Booking form: Click here to download

Tuesday 4 March 2008           

A very present danger, the NHS Alliance report published in March 2007, painted a very disturbing picture. The national survey of 650 GP practices showed that not only is the clinical care of NHS patients following their discharge from hospital being put at risk, but their safety is also being threatened. GPs are plagued by delays in the provision of essential information and by inadequate detail when it finally arrives. And funds that are already in short supply are wasted on avoidable re-admissions.

This event aims to cover all aspects of electronic patient-discharge summaries and focus on integration between community and hospital services. In particular, it will give an up-to-date overview of current methods, examine some of the local and national difficulties that need to be overcome and consider ways in which major improvements can be made.

A series of keynote presenters, case histories and practical sessions will

• discuss and review clinical pathways and information flows to provide truly joined-up, patient-centred care.
• examine realistic solutions from healthcare providers that are successfully using ICT to integrate and produce effective and timely electronic discharge summaries;

The accompanying exhibition will offer delegates the opportunity to meet key solution providers, who will be showcasing their products and services and promoting the benefits they offer.

If you are interested in attending this highly topical event, or would like more information on exhibiting or speaking, please complete the online expression of interest form http://www.bjhc.co.uk/Passthepatient_expressionofinterest.htm  Alternatively, print and complete the attached form and either post or fax it to us.

Who to contact:

Conference programme development:

Jayne Featherstone

Email: [email protected]

Exhibiting and event sponsorship:

Jo Sumner

Email: [email protected]

Marketing and participant places:

David Whittaker

Email: [email protected]

Advertising opportunities:

Karen Ginn

Email: [email protected]

We look forward to sharing what promises to be an inspiring and informative day with you in Birmingham on Tuesday 4 March 2008.

David Whittaker

Marketing Communications Executive