Trust in ‘Dr Google’ varies when it comes to breast cancer symptoms
A study, carried out by researchers from the University of Surrey, investigated whether women who sought health information online found it useful or not.
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EMIS reveals X-citing next phase of GP IT software
The GP IT software company has announced a whole host of features including video consultations and clinical triage as well as a new web platform, EMIS-X.
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Poll results reveal readers’ opinions on Hancock’s HealthTech board
Find out whether Digital Health News readers believe there should be more clinicians on the board which aims to help government on health IT transformation.
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Industry news in brief
Our latest industry round-up features a survey which suggests that the majority of young people want to see the NHS introduce digital solutions.
News
2018 Digital Health Award Winner Profile: Jackie Murphy
Jackie Murphy may not label herself an IT nerd, but there’s little doubt she’s successfully supported her organisation’s digitisation efforts – her award as Digital Health’s inaugural CNIO of the Year is testament to that. Hannah Crouch speaks to Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust’s chief nurse to find out how a focus on the patient led her to a focus on IT.
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PRSB and Digital Health partner to promote standards
The new collaboration will see the PRSB become an official event partner for the new Digital Health Rewired event and Digital Health Summer Schools 2019.
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Wales invests £3m to improve access to digital health services
The money forms part of the new Digital Inclusion and Health programme, which will help staff and patients engage with technology and improve access to digital health services.
News
County Durham and Darlington secures long-term deal with Philips
Philips will be responsible for ensuring radiology equipment across all of the trust’s hospital sites is well-maintained and replaced regularly.
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Greater Manchester Connected Health City launches antibiotics dashboard
The dashboard aims to help stakeholders such as CCGS and local authorities to better understand the existing antibiotic prescribing landscape.
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