> 2. > > a Sourceforge-like repository of locally developed healthcare > applications; >
The Spirit project has expressed plans to build this. I guess we're not informed of the current status, or development might be low/slow. > Yes, and perhaps a list of NHS organisations/projects using open-source, and > willing to answer simple questions about "How we did it"? Maybe some > case-studies? As far as I can remember, it was discussed on the OSHCA-meeting that the Spirit project could (or should..?) provide some guidance in this. Also , read http://www.euspirit.org/documents/brochure-amia.pdf For now, one can add news-items to the website. > > In fact, how about an Open-Source section of one of the NHS/NHSIA websites, > with examples of what's available (from OS and Office stuff right up to > full-blown HIS), perhaps recommendations ("9 out of 10 doctors prefer > K-Office to Star Office"), and guidance/tips to get newbies started? > Maybe Andrew Ho is interested? > 3. Maybe some guidance for businesses who might want to open-source their > existing products? I'd love to see one of the smaller GP-systems suppliers > open-source their software as a way of competing against the dominance of > the few big companies. This is still a very important issue, and IMHO still underestimated here: business models. Now economy has a small dip, people are more aware that every business (open source products or not) needs a good basis for survival. Just an idea and (hopefully) compentence alone will not sufice. I thought -again- it was one of the aims of the Spirit project to provide some insights in the various business models. Am I the only one unaware of any developments in that area by Minuro/Conecta/Sistema (=project partners of Spirit)? Brian, could you shed your light on this? > Thinking out loud, hope that's useful? Certainly is! Regards, Bart Koppers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- OpenCare.Net The Netherlands Email (general) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel +31-(0)71-5423162 Fax +31-(0)71-5423161 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
