RCGP tech manifesto calls for prioritisation of joined-up IT systems
The document recognises the potential of technology in healthcare but adds this can only be achieved once joined-up systems are in place.
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Special Report: Diagnostic Digital Pathology
Both NHS staff and vendors say the interest in diagnostic digital pathology is growing. So could this previously larger analogue specialty be about to fully take the digital plunge? Jennifer Trueland investigates.
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World Health Organisation releases first guidance on digital health technologies
The 10 recommendations in the guidelines suggest digital technology can help improve healthcare but aren’t a “silver bullet”.
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ORCHA launches survey to improve digital health tech offerings
The survey, aimed at medical and clinical professionals, will bridge the question: what matters when offering technology to patients.
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Digital portal helps reduce patient do not attend rates in Lincolnshire
The portal, from Healthcare Communications, allows patients to receive appointment letters straight to their smartphone and can accept, cancel or re-book.
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St Helens Care goes live with Graphnet shared records system
Social care teams, hospital staff, GPs, mental health workers and other teams now have access to the records of the boroughs 178,500 residents.
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Rotherham NHS FT receives outstanding rating for digital agenda
The trust has made “good progress” with its digital agenda and inspectors saw “evidence of innovative use of technology”, the report said.
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VR surgical simulator first to receive Royal College accreditation
It’s the first simulation with HapticVR to receive CPD points and will cover the Fundamental Surgery total hip replacement training simulation.
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London ambulance staff to be given real-time access to patient data
The NHS Identity Service pilot will give medics access to crucial information about a patient, without the patient having to answer questions when in pain.
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Blackpool clinical staff benefit from GP data access
Pharmacists, doctors and nurses now have real-time access to 300,000 patient records from 40 GP practices via the Medical Interoperability Gateway (MIG).
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