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[Fsfe-uk] Avoiding having to use proprietary software and closed formats
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Mark Preston |
Subject: |
[Fsfe-uk] Avoiding having to use proprietary software and closed formats |
Date: |
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 06:58:09 -0500 |
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*Hi all,
Below is part of a proposed NHS dentistry contract with my local PCT.
I would like some advice on rewording the clauses below to ensure I do
not have to use any proprietary software or closed formats in my
dealings with my local PCT. I am particularly interested in changing
clause 173 part 1 where it states "*in such format, and at such
intervals or within such time period, as the PCT specifies; " . I would
like to add something like "provided it is an open format, and does not
require the use of proprietary software, or software impinged by patents"
*Regards,
Mark Preston
Thanks for any advice
*
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<contract clauses>
173.
The Contractor shall, at the request of the PCT—
1.
produce to the PCT or to a person authorised in writing by
the PCT in such format, and at such intervals or within such
time period, as the PCT specifies; or
2.
allow the PCT, or a person authorised in writing by it to
access,
the information specified in clause .
173.
The information specified for the purposes of clause is—
1.
any information which is reasonably required by the PCT for
the purposes of or in connection with the Contract; and
2.
any other information which is reasonably required in
connection with the PCT's functions,
and includes the Contractor’s patient records. However if copies are
required, they are at the PCT’s expense.
</contract clauses>
- [Fsfe-uk] Avoiding having to use proprietary software and closed formats,
Mark Preston <=