How To Opt Out of an Opt In Policy

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 | Healthcare, News | No Comments

In a recent article in the MDU’s new journal for GPs and GPSTs, Good Practice, the MDU says that it is unwise to rely on patients’ implied consent to allow the practice to communicate with them in this way. It is better to adopt a cautious approach and get the patient’s express consent. [Read More]

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Mail Strike Increases use of MJog’s Instant Messaging Feature

Friday, October 23rd, 2009 | Healthcare, News | No Comments

GP Practices have found the instant messaging feature in MJog a useful tool in overcoming the implications imposed by the mail strike.

Test results indicators have been sent using the “Now” messaging feature, which allows Practices to send an instant text message to any patient. The messages have detailed a need for the patient to contact the Practice or that no further action is required. The delivery is instant and is free of charge if sent via NHSmail. Practices are now investigating implementing the service on a more permanent basis. For further details contact us.

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MJog Helps Trafford Go Paperless

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 | Healthcare, News | No Comments

Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust is fast on its way to becoming paperless with the introduction of ‘best of breed’ electronic systems such as MJog.

Stephen Parsons, IM&T Project Manager at Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust comments; “MJog automatically links via web services to the scheduling system to text and call around 1,000 people per evening to remind them of their appointment and to prompt patients to confirm attendance. The method helps run clinics to capacity and removes the need for paper reminders and follow-ups.”

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Texting to Improve Patient Health

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 | Healthcare, News | No Comments

Whilst visiting the Diabetes department in one of the hospitals using MJog, a nurse explained to me the effect MJog was having on their patients. Quitle literally, for many patients, MJog was the difference between them being at home self medicating, or being admitted to hosptial for treatment!

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