Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been told to 'get the basics right first' before embarking on a 'digital revolution' of the NHS.
The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has said the biggest priority should be computer systems that do not crash while a doctor is writing a prescription.
It also wants to see technology that streamlines a patient's care by allowing medics to communicate from different areas of the NHS.
Mr Hancock has spoken openly about his grand plans of a 'digital revolution' for the health service, with hopes of incorporating AI, digital medicine and robotics.
The Royal College of GPs is calling on Health Secretary Matt Hancock to 'get the basics right first' before launching a 'digital revolution' on the NHS. This includes introducing computers that do not crash. Mr Hancock is pictured arriving for a meeting at Downing Street on April 23
He came under fire last week for promoting an app that helps patients find an A&E department with the shortest waiting times.
Critics argued the app does not address the root cause of casualty delays.
Mr Hancock has also heaped praise on the private health firm app Babylon, which has been called 'McDonald's medicine'.
Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, chair of the Royal College of GPs, said: 'GPs want the latest, cutting-edge tech at our disposal but we need the basics to work first.
'That means everything from making sure our computers don't crash while issuing a prescription, to making sure our systems talk to those in all hospitals so that we can improve the care and experience that our patients receive throughout the NHS.
'We want the NHS to be a world leader in technology, and we are ready for a new wave of exciting opportunities which have the potential to revolutionise patient care.
'But a lot of work is needed before that can happen, and we need to ensure sure these opportunities are embraced safely and sustainably with GPs at the centre of changes.'
Speaking in February, Mr Hancock said: 'Our health service is on the cusp of a technology revolution and our brilliant staff will be in the driving seat when it happens.
‘Technology will make the NHS the best in the world and I want everyone who works in the health and care system to be empowered to embrace it - from porters to pathologists, surgeons to social care workers.’
Matt Hancock came under fire last week for promoting the WaitLess app (left), which helps patients find an A&E department with the shortest waiting times. He has also heaped praise on the private health firm app Babylon (right), which has been called 'McDonald's medicine'
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has spoken of his
