Opal: Hypertension

This highly intuitive Clinical Information System is being developed in association with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The system has three key objectives:

Provision of an EPR for the management of treatment resistant hypertension
To support on-line access by primary care providers to the ABCD treatment and referral guidelines
The provision of accurate data for research

Summary of Benefits

Integration with existing systems including:PAS, Pathology & Surgery
Informed clinical decision making, based on accurate and timely information
Individual and population based patient care
Single point data entry
Improved communication between all healthcare professionals
Enhanced clinical risk management
Improved patient education and involvement
Provision of information essential for operational and strategic management of Hypertension
Comprehensive auditing of all Cardiology patients and activities
Consistent service levels to all patients
Research and Clinical training (enhanced case based learning)
SMS text message service: appointment reminders, patient result notification