Babylon rated ‘good’ after previous concerns around ‘unsafe’ prescribing
The latest CQC report, published on 4 December 2019, found the digital provider had adhered to previous safety advice around prescribing and patient safety.
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West Midlands AHSN launches Digital Health and Skills Lab
The lab provides a space for digital innovation design, bringing together health tech businesses, clinicians and patients to develop and test solutions.
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Digital services ‘no substitute’ for GPs but will aid patient access
David Maguire, an analyst for the King’s Fund, said successful digital solutions should be designed to cater for a majority of patients.
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‘Socially intelligent’ robot fitness coach developed by researchers in Bristol
Support from Pepper the robot is personalised based on the runner’s heart rate, speed, personality type, mood and fitness level.
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Ipswich Hospital rolls out patient portal for letters and appointments
The next time an appointment is booked patients with a registered mobile number will be sent a text message inviting them to sign up to the system.
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Tories pledge vaccine text message reminders to boost uptake
The national vaccination reminder system will see text messages and digital reminders sent to families from their GP when their child’s immunisation is due.
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Ada Health symptom checking app now available in Swahili
The app uses a medical knowledge database with AI technology to help users understand what might be causing their symptoms, as well as providing guidance.
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Is the third sector the solution to 24/7 mental health care?
Ian Jackson explains how teaming telecommunications tech with third-sector services could enable joined-up, personalised mental healthcare.
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Apps valuable tools for skin cancer self-monitoring, say dermatologists
Of 245 dermatologists, 93% said keeping photographic records of moles and wider areas of skin was a good way of tracking changes.
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DigitalHealth.London unveiled as new official partner for Rewired
DigitalHealth.London will contribute the Rewired 2020 programme ahead of the event which returns to London Olympia on 3-4 March 2020.
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