Standards set on sharing children’s health information
New standards on how information regarding children’s health can be shared have been set.
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A 24-hour ‘video chat app’ aiming to slash waiting times launches across London
An NHS service giving patients the option to video chat with their GPs launches in London. It promises to slash waiting times, but is met with criticism.
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Ada Health announces £35 million private funding
An AI app which aims to provide a ‘doctor in your pocket’ has announced it has received £35 million funding from a number of private investors.
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Latest health technologies on display at EHI Live 2017
Aside from a number of speeches and announcements, those who attended EHI Live 2017 could also browse a number of exhibitions with some displaying the latest health technologies. From virtual operating tables to mobile libraries – here is a round-up of some of the best.
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Great North Care Record Model to switch to opt-in data sharing
The Great North Care Record is to switch from a model where patients can choose to opt out of information sharing to one where they chose to opt in and set their own data preferences.
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Telehealth system trialled with cancer patients in Merseyside
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is piloting a new telehealth system allowing cancer patients to have appointments with nurses from the comfort of their own homes.
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Chief nurse calls for the profession to share same electronic language
A chief nursing officer has called for to the profession to get behind the introduction of nursing information standards.
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NHS England launches £45m funding for GP online consultation system
The future of primary care has to be ‘way more technology enabled’ according to head of general practice development at NHS England, Dr Robert Varnam.
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New self-test service for heart patients in Manchester
Patients with long-time heart conditions can now monitor themselves at home by using a handheld device.
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University of Manchester launches BeeActive app to improve fitness
The app has been designed by the university’s eResearch Centre and combines the increase in fitness levels with discovering new things about the city.
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