title: Ask the experts.
abstract: Patient information needs to be shared within and between NHS organisations. Information technology (IT) systems can achieve this when developed in an integrated way.
authors.affiliation: Safeguarding (adults and children), Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Beverley
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Tabernacle
authors.affiliation: Older people, Wakefield District Primary Care Trust.
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.affiliation: Older people and intermediate care, Berkshire East Community Health Services.
authors.forename: Soline
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jerram