The secretary to the government Richard Hipa, says the EU-funded project to replace all electric cables around the island is being coupled with the installation of fibre optic cables, which is almost complete.
Mr Hipa says customers are already being connected to the new fibre optic system, which is providing better telephone reception.
"A patient portal is an online service which allows a patient to securely log in and do things like check their latest laboratory test results, order a repeat prescription, or send a message directly to their GP - all from the convenience of their home," says Mr Ryall.
Government Chief Information Officer, Colin MacDonald, said, “The new service will improve the ability of agencies to create, store, share, protect and manage their digital information. This will help us to unlock the value of the information held across government to design and deliver new services and support evidence-based policy-making.”
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Jayasinha shares the drivers, strategies and technologies behind the Council’s ongoing business and ICT transformation programme.
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"Relative to the country's size and population, I think we use telemedicine infrequently. The Canterbury and West Coast DHBs (district health boards) are two that have the most activity in telemedicine in the country," says Dr John Garrett, liaison paediatrician for Canterbury and West Coast DHBs.
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