How technology can transform end-of-life care
Ian Bailey, a district nurse and clinical director at EMIS, explores how technology can help transform care for terminally ill patients being cared for at home.
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NHSX advertising for advisors to ensure patient voices are heard
In a blog post, Matthew Gould said the organisation was looking for part-time advisors to hold NHSX to account on how it involves patients and citizens.
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Medopad raises £19m in fresh funding to fuel digital biomarker studies
The new investment will also support clinical trials already underway by Medopad, including its three-year arrangement with Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
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‘Clear pathway’ to training GPs for digital-first primary care, says LIVI
77% of GPs surveyed said they had not received any training on delivering ‘digital-first’ care to patients, such as the correct use of webcams.
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Mobile health and apps news in brief
November’s mobile health and apps round up features the launch of an app which supports those affected by cancer and was co-created with patients.
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Digital agency partners with Teenage Cancer Trust to redesign care portal
The platform will be designed to allow young patients to be active participants in their own care and support self-management when treatment has finished.
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Remote monitoring system saves a fifth of nurses’ time at Kent trust
Current Health’s system allows nurses at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust to prioritse patients, which has improved outcomes and reduced A&E visits.
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‘Significant resource’ needed for tech to support dwindling GP numbers
A Nuffield Trust report found a focus on technology that supports patient triage and diverts pressure from GPs was needed to support primary care.
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Google buys wearables company Fitbit in £1.6billon deal
Fitbit confirmed its products would continue to remain platform-agnostic across both Android and iOS devices, with the deal expected to be closed by 2020.
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Wearable blood pressure cuff allows users to track hypertension at home
The wireless cuff is designed to be used in any location alongside an app, OMRONConnect, where users can store their data.
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