A total of 13 'demonstrator sites' will receive an extra &\#163;5.85m from the Government's IT modernisation fund to explore how information systems and electronic records can be used to improve delivery of patient care. The electronic patient record demonstrator sites will focus on specific issues identified in the information strategy for the NHS. Some will focus on supporting the Government's key health priorities, cancer and heart disease, but others will concentrate on establishing links with primary care or NHS Direct and other health organisations. Ms Stuart, speaking at the Association for Information and Technology Staff in the NHS, Conference, said: 'Every health care professional will have fast and secure online access to relevant health information, medical history and condition to enable them to provide the highest quality emergency care.'