Diabetics in Wales get Patients Know Best record
From June, all young people in Wales with diabetes will be able to control who sees their Patients Know Best (PKB) medical record.
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Greenwich CCG identify extra 4,000 patients with long term conditions
NHS Greenwich CCG and Vision have identified an extra 4,000 patients with long term conditions through a real-time solution.
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Million pound diabetes app rolled out to CCGs
A Type 2 diabetes app called Changing Health, that has received nearly £1 million in funding over three years, will be rolled out in CCGs across England.
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Healthcare IT industry news in brief
This week’s round-up of Health IT industry news covers a new project to use MRI data to more accurately monitor multiple sclerosis and electronic alert to support GPs treating patients with type 2 diabetes. HealthHarmonie picks Docman A private community services provider that works with the NHS has picked Docman to manage its electronic […]
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Wearable and app in trial to prevent diabetes
Wearables and “motivational” mobile app will be piloted in London as a fix for the swelling health burden of Type 2 diabetes.
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Mobile and app news in brief
This month’s round-up of mobile and app news includes a security ‘destruction tested’ imaging app and projects to help patients with diabetes in hospital and children with asthma in school.
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West of England begins pilot to help people with diabetes
A suite of mobile technologies is to be rolled out to 12,000 people with diabetes in the West of England later this year, as part of a two-year trial to help patients manage their condition more effectively.
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Skype increases support for diabetes patients
The introduction of Skype appointments for diabetes appointments in Newham has slashed non-attendance rates in the borough and patients say they feel more supported to self-care.
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Tom’s digital health disruptors: Press start
Gamers love getting high scores and being rewarded for them. So why not apply these rewards to wellness and treatment activities? Tom Meek looks at some pioneering projects to bring gamification to healthcare.
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Emis makes gains in community
Bromley Healthcare is moving from RiO to Emis Web, giving it a common patient record system shared with local GPs.
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