Why we’re gathering around the NHS wireless at my GP practice
A month on from the introduction of NHS WiFi at Crystal Peaks Medical Centre, Dr Kirsty Gillgrass reports related improvements for staff and patients alike.
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Special Report: Observations and vital signs
In December last year, the Royal College of Physicians released an updated version of the National Early Warning Score – NEWS 2. With 20% of hospitals still not using the national early warning scoring, how difficult will it be to implement the new system? And how can technology help? Maja Dragovic reports.
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Davey Winder: How healthy is NHS app security? Not very, I fear.
Experts have been raising concerns about health app security for some time. And, according to our cybersecurity columnist, the new national drive for greater use of apps doesn’t mitigate those worries – it may in fact compound them.
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Of primary importance: Masood Nazir on the value of digital
In the first of a new column written exclusively for Digital Health, Dr Masood Nazir – clinical lead for NHS England’s primary care digital transformation programme, and CCIO at a large CCG – considers the potential of digital to improve experience for GPs and patients alike.
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Another view: Of the importance of EPR training
In general practice, staff use electronic patient records every day. So, our GP columnist wonders, why don’t we add creating a standard training programme or competency framework to our to do lists?
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The CIO interview: Phillipa Winter, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
This week we’re chatting to Phillipa Winter, who tells us why a strong voice and an open ear is key to becoming a more effective NHS CIO.
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Davey Winder: Does AI have a part to play in securing NHS data?
The potential contribution AI could make to the NHS has been frequently rehearsed – not least by the new health and social care secretary. But, asks our cyber security columnist, is enough attention being paid to the contribution it could make to improving security?
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Blended care: a remedy for mental health provision
Oh My Mood’s Jaime Essed explains why digital tools and face-to-face consultations could be the antidote for rising demand on NHS mental health services.
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Caring about the gender pay gap
Dr Ella Hendrix explores the validity of the gender gap’s reporting system and explains why more visibility can only be a good thing.
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The CNIO interview: Jacqui Cooper, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Jacqui talks about why she believes networking is an important skill for CNIOs and why she’s after Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s job.
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