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Versius robot used in minimal access surgery for the first time

20 February 2020

NHS surgeons in Edinburgh and Milton Keynes have begun using the Versius robot for minimal access surgery (MAS) for the first time.

Dr Google causes concern for Macmillan Cancer Support

19 February 2020

Macmillan Cancer Support has said it is concerned patients are turning to the internet for information about the disease which leads to confusion.

Natasha Phillips named NHSX chief nursing information officer

19 February 2020

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.

Consultation on database of consultants launched after Paterson inquiry

19 February 2020

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.

Baroness Nicola Blackwood steps down as Minister of Innovation

18 February 2020

Nicola Blackwood, the minister responsible for innovation and technology in the health sector has stepped down to “pursue new ventures”.

Caroline Criado-Perez talks exposing data bias ahead of Rewired 2020

18 February 2020

The renowned author and feminist has spent years researching gender data gaps – and she’s bringing her expertise to Digital Health Rewired 2020.

All-Wales digital pharmacy service to improve prescribing across hospitals

18 February 2020

NHS Wales Informatics Service has signed a seven-year contract with Wellsky for an all-Wales hospital pharmacy system, replacing 30-year old software.