Here is an interesting bit of news about the Partnership for Patients Project in the UK that will allow members of the public as well as under-represented minority groups in the community, older people, rural communities and people with disabilities to access choice of health provider through their local library.

According to the news release, "GPs will be able to direct patients to their local library for their hospital appointment if patients need more time and information to choose their provider. At the library, patients can research their choices and then book their appointment through the 'Choose and Book' system using the broadband enabled library computers. Librarians will also be available to help support patients accessing information and technology"