Why PIFU could be set to radically transform outpatient care
Ahead of his session at Rewired 2022, Tom Whicher explores how patient-initiated follow-up could help change the face of outpatient care.
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2022 predictions: Health tech suppliers have their say
The year 2021 has been hectic but ground-breaking in the world of digital health. We asked health tech suppliers to give their predictions for 2022. Here is what they had to say:
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Industry: Unifying tech bodies makes sense but momentum must continue
Industry leaders told Digital Health their reactions to the news that NHS Digital and NHSX is to merge with NHS England and Improvement.
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Industry: Technology has bigger part to play in health and care reforms
The reforms aim to address the record high of 5.5million people waiting for elective surgery in England and bring health and social care closer together.
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Chelsea and Westminster reduces admin burden with DrDoctor
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation trust is transforming patient communications and pre-assesments, with patient engagement platform DrDoctor.
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University Hospitals Birmingham deploys outpatient tech from DrDoctor
Using DrDoctor’s tools patients can now view hospital letters online and take part in video consultations from their smartphone, tablets or laptops.
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Oxford University Hospitals rolls out digital hospital appointments letters
Oxford University Hospitals has partnered with software company DrDoctor to give all patients the option to view their hospital appointment letters online.
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Ensure support for digital based patient-initiated follow ups, experts say
Graham Kendall, director of the Digital Healthcare Council, said evidence “overwhelmingly” suggests patients actively involved in their care do better.
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DrDoctor CEO has high hopes for post-Covid innovation
Speaking to Digital Health, the CEO of DrDoctor has said he hopes the drive for innovation across the health service will continue post Covid-19.
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DrDoctor and Intouch with Health partner for digital pathways solution
The solution combines DrDoctor’s video consultation platform and Intouch’s integrated virtual clinical management suite to help trusts cope amid Covid-19.
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