In this paper the authors consider whether the use of computers can be demonstrated to have a positive impact upon the effectiveness of health screening, in accordance with theHealth of the Nationdocument. The paper is based on a study of 1.1 million patients registered with 283 general practices in the north-west region of the UK.
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