DrDoctor study reveals why patients miss hospital appointments
23 October 2024
A report from patient engagement platform supplier DrDoctor has revealed the main reasons why people miss hospital appointments.
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NICE recommends use of AI to detect broken bones on X-rays
22 October 2024
NICE has recommended the use of four AI technologies to help detect broken bones on X-rays, in addition to a trained healthcare professional.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
22 October 2024
This Coffee Time Briefing covers a children’s healthtech accelerator in Sheffield and ePMA plans at Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS FT.
Translation tech for patients trialled in Northern Ireland
22 October 2024
Translation tech is improving communication between staff and non-English speaking patients in the Southern Trust area of Northern Ireland.
Digital health leaders react to 10 year health plan consultation
22 October 2024
Prime minister Keir Starmer, said that the NHS must make “much more use of technology”, as he launched a consultation on the health service.
Electronic prescription service now live in every Welsh health board
21 October 2024
The electronic prescription service (EPS) is now available at some GP practices and community pharmacies in every health board in Wales.
Government launches online platform to shape 10 year health plan
21 October 2024
The government has launched an online platform for members of the public to share ideas to shape its forthcoming 10 year health plan.
James Cook University Hospitals extends use of mini cam technology
3 August 2022
James Cook University Hospitals has expanded the use of PillCams, allowing patients to swallow a
Digital Health Awards 2022 winner profile: Peter Thomas
2 August 2022
In our second Digital Health Awards 2022 winner profile we hear from Peter Thomas, who
Queen Elizabeth Hospital CEO to leave post for health tech company
2 August 2022
Caroline Shaw will be leaving The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust to
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole replace data warehouse
1 August 2022
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is replacing its data warehouse, with Insource as
NHS England launches remote monitoring initiative for heart failure
1 August 2022
NHS England is seeking early adopters for its Managing Heart Failure @Home scheme which will
