Data Warehouse Architecture Model For The NHS

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This 92 page paper examines the potential of peer to peer (P2P) as an efficient architecture for the UK National Health Service (NHS). The paper starts with an introduction, along with aims and objectives, justification and limitations. The paper explores the history and development of P2P computing, considers how it is used and the different network types and the benefits that may aid the NHS. The paper then moves on to looking at the NHS and the use of information technology in the NHS. Before any IT can be implemented it should be ensured that it will fit in with the culture and the resources that are available and help the organisation to meet its goals. The use of case studies to examine the way that information technology is used and implemented in the NHS looking at electronic patient records and the local implementation strategies. This is used as a foundation to consider the way that P2P could fit in with the culture, make use of existing resources and enhance the NHS's ability to meet its' performance goals. The bibliography cites 74 sources.