THE national health service has a unique bank of data going back to 1948. In the fourth article in this series, Sue Scarlett explains how this rich source of data is being used, and argues that if services are to be effectively managed, this information needs to be standardised and co-ordjnated.
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Royal Commission on the National HealthService Report Chairman, Sir Alec Merrison Cmnd 7615LondonHMSO, 1979
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Nhs/DhssSteering Group on Health Services Information Chairman, Edith Korner
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