London's Landmark Pharmacy and Healthcare Store are Proud to Introduce: The Interactive Touch Screen Information System

LONDON, May 24, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The visual impact Healthpoint system is the latest manifestation of the touch screen information system. Using the latest technology the system will allow John Bell & Croyden (http://www.johnbellcroyden.co.uk) customers to access health care information almost on a 24/7 basis.

The Healthpoint system delivers information on over 3000 health topics. All the information is medically referenced and is presented in a format that is easy to understand for patients. The use of videos with over 400 topics and fifteen hundred pictures in the database helps illustrate and educate patients about certain medical conditions and is a huge factor in its popularity. The database covers an enormous range of health topics from heart disease, diabetes, smoking, vitamin and mineral supplements to sport and travel information.

The information on each topic covers such matters as definition of the medical condition, the signs and symptoms, the causes, the health management, dietary advice and signposting. The key elements behind this are not only to provide excellent health information free of charge but also to encourage the patient to participate in the management of their own well-being and health. This will be a key factor in the future of health care in the UK and for the future of the NHS.

The other benefit of the Healthpoint system is that it provides John Bell & Croyden with a statistical breakdown on what health topics are been accessed. This information can be used to determine what resources should be allocated to support certain medical conditions.

One of the key questions asked about the Healthpoint system is the quality assurance on the information provided. The entire information database has been checked by the National Pharmaceutical Association and the information database provided is updated every 3 months.

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