To realise the true value of paperless, look at the data
For healthcare professionals in the community, the benefits of going paperless don’t just lie in improving efficiency argues Ian Bailey, clinical lead at EMIS Health and a former district nurse. The easily-accessible data generated has enormous value too – but only if we can give staff confidence in using it.
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Digital natives will change the way we think about healthcare delivery
There are plenty of reasons to embrace the march of artificial intelligence in healthcare, argue Tristan Allen and Diane Bell. But perhaps its true potential will only be realised once a generation of digital natives take the healthcare leadership helm.
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Why we’re gathering around the NHS wireless at my GP practice
A month on from the introduction of NHS WiFi at Crystal Peaks Medical Centre, Dr Kirsty Gillgrass reports related improvements for staff and patients alike.
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The growing role of digital technology in supporting self-care
According to latest research by Accenture, healthcare consumers continue to show strong use of digital technology for self-care, with mobile phones, social media and wearables showing a big upward swing.
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Of primary importance: Masood Nazir on the value of digital
In the first of a new column written exclusively for Digital Health, Dr Masood Nazir – clinical lead for NHS England’s primary care digital transformation programme, and CCIO at a large CCG – considers the potential of digital to improve experience for GPs and patients alike.
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Blended care: a remedy for mental health provision
Oh My Mood’s Jaime Essed explains why digital tools and face-to-face consultations could be the antidote for rising demand on NHS mental health services.
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Caring about the gender pay gap
Dr Ella Hendrix explores the validity of the gender gap’s reporting system and explains why more visibility can only be a good thing.
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The future of digital health leaders: Priorities and perspectives of CIOs
Accenture Health, together with analysis and advisory company Oxford Analytica, spoke to CIOs in seven countries (including the UK) to understand their priorities and gather their views on the future of digital healthcare leaders.
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Special Report: Observations and vital signs
In December last year, the Royal College of Physicians released an updated version of the National Early Warning Score – NEWS 2. With 20% of hospitals still not using the national early warning scoring, how difficult will it be to implement the new system? And how can technology help? Maja Dragovic reports.
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Safer Prescribing in the UK
Medicines optimisation – ensuring the right patient gets the right drug for them, at the best possible value – is a key priority in modern healthcare, but it is not without its challenges.
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