Dr Google causes concern for Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support has said it is concerned patients are turning to the internet for information about the disease which leads to confusion.
Digital Patient
Natasha Phillips named NHSX chief nursing information officer
Natasha Phillips, who has been a nurse for 26 years, is the current chief nursing information officer at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
CCIO Network
Consultation on database of consultants launched after Paterson inquiry
The consultation sets out a series of changes to how data is recorded and managed across private and NHS care, based on recommendations from the inquiry.
News
Baroness Nicola Blackwood steps down as Minister of Innovation
Nicola Blackwood, the minister responsible for innovation and technology in the health sector has stepped down to “pursue new ventures”.
News
Caroline Criado-Perez talks exposing data bias ahead of Rewired 2020
The renowned author and feminist has spent years researching gender data gaps – and she’s bringing her expertise to Digital Health Rewired 2020.
AI and Analytics
All-Wales digital pharmacy service to improve prescribing across hospitals
NHS Wales Informatics Service has signed a seven-year contract with Wellsky for an all-Wales hospital pharmacy system, replacing 30-year old software.
Clinical Software
NHSX responds to Networks’ letter to get CCIOs and CIOs on trust boards
Matthew Gould and Dr Simon Eccles, CEO and deputy CEO of NHSX, confirmed two new roles would be created to strengthen digital transformation.
News
Intensive Care Unit at Wirral gain access to medical devices information
Nurses from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust now have direct access to information generated by medical devices.
Interoperability
More than two thirds of readers in favour of minimum NHS tech spend
More than two thirds of Digital Health News readers are in favour of NHSX’s plans to introduce a mandatory minimum technology spend across the NHS.
News
16 organisations share £4.5m grant to roll digital social care projects
Sixteen organisations are set to receive a share of £4.5m to enable them to roll out their local digital projects on a wider scale.
News
