A spokesman for the network stated:
"The West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network for Gynaecological Cancer endorse treatment decisions for patients which are based on evidence based practice discussed between Specialist Teams and multidisciplinary groups.
Axsys Technology Ltd have appreciated fully, the clinical requirements for sharing of images and data. They have provided expert insight into the technical requirements, existing NHS IT infrastructure and provide a support team who are encouraging staff to embrace this new exciting method of working."
The project will exploit several advanced features of Excelicare that include the management of MDT conferences as well as the management of MCN staff.
In the first instance, the Excelicare platform will provide a clinical information system for the Gynaeoncology Network. Other cancer networks will be incorporated within Excelicare in a phased manner.
The Gynaeoncology module has been developed using Excelicare's powerful Designer Toolkit and has resulted in a comprehensive system for the gathering of clinical data for Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Surgery, Investigations and Follow Up Care. Information on referrals, clinical reviews and courses of treatment are captured. This information can then be shared between all members of the MCN during MDT meetings with particular consideration paid to patient confidentiality. The system also generates summary documents and letters with patient information, as well as a range of reports for management purposes.
The project also involves integrating all of the hospitals' existing PAS and LABs systems as well as Radiology, Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy systems at certain sites.
AxSys Technology Ltd is delighted to report that it has been contracted by the Scottish Telemedicine Action forum, funded by the Scottish Executive, to implement Excelicare as the clinical information and image management system to support the West of Scotland managed clinical network for cancer.
