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EMIS Quick codes

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There is a useful shortcut to allow you to prepare pieces of text in advance when writing consultations. This can speed up typing up your notes, especially if you normally usually repeat the same information to the patient. In the consultation tab, go to CR config button found above.  Select the 'Quick codes and text' tab on the menu that pops up. Press the 'Add..' button.
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How to set up Office 365 for NHS workers

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During the Covid-19 lockdown, the NHS was doing some big deals. One such deal was with Microsoft to provide all their staff with Office 365. This includes their email services but also 1TB cloud storage, video-conferencing software and importantly their suite of Office programs. This includes their well known MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more. This was agreed from the 15th June 2020 and will last until April 2023, though hopefully longer.  Those who have used these suite of programs recently may already know, but if you want to use the latest edition of Word, Excel or PowerPoint, you will now need an ongoing subscription. There is no longer a yearly release of these programs that you would purchase as a one-off, now you purchase a Microsoft 365 subscription that will allow you to download the newest edition of these programs. This allows you to use the online, desktop or mobile office apps. Personal subscriptions start at £59.99/year but with this NHS collaboration with Micros...
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How to set up EMIS Web on your own PC

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Due to Covid19, a lot of GPs have had to do more home working / remote access. A few GPs got given laptops with all the software included, but in my experience, the laptops can be a bit hit-and-miss. I thought I'd do a guide on how to setup home working on either your PC or Mac. I'm assuming you have set up Windows Bootcamp on your Mac, but if you haven't I will post another guide on how to Bootcamp your Mac. You will need: -           Certain files contained in here . -           Card reader or keyboard with card reader - the one below is very commonly used (affiliate link): -           Smartphone (optional) -           Windows 10 (may work on earlier windows though haven’t tried) -         ...
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