UK News 09-08-2004 who: Department of Health what: Switches on largest computer network in British history when: This week snippet: "The £6 billion scheme is designed to speed treatment, broaden access and ultimately save lives," says The Times, "although critics caution that a system so complex and costly is more likely to become the world`s biggest white elephant." In other health news, The Scotsman says the Scottish Executive is considering plans to give free heoin to addicts on the NHS and Jim Pride reports that "a repeat of the MMR controversy" could follow the introduction of a new 5-in-1 whooping cough, diphtheria, hib, tetanus and polio vaccination for children. [... more]

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