NHS to offer Skype consultations for new mums affected by mental ill health
New mums who experience mental ill health are to be given access to consultations through Skype as part of further new investment in perinatal mental healthcare.
Digital Patient
Video technology trialled for premature babies in Scottish hospital
The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow are undertaking a trial that allows parents to be updated on their premature babies.
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eRedbook to be introduced across London
From April, parents of the 136,000 babies born across London each year will be able to access an eRedbook to manage their children’s health online.
News 8
Special report: Maternity
Baroness Cumberlege’s latest review of maternity services made several recommendations on IT systems; and could prove to be a turning point for innovation and adoption. Kim Thomas reports.
Clinical Software
Maternity EHR gets ‘big bang’ launch
Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust has gone live with Medway Maternity in a ‘big bang’ launch across two maternity units.
Clinical Software
Industry round-up
This week’s industry round up includes go-lives, contract wins, and the appointment of a new managing director for Advanced Health and Care.
Clinical Software
Industry round-up
Digital Health News rounds up the latest industry news, including company announcements, appointments, product launches, and roll-outs.
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Croydon prepares to expand Cerner use
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has completed integration testing for the second phase of its Cerner Millennium electronic patient record system roll-out; significantly expanding its existing system.
News
Perinatal Institute launches MiApp
The Perinatal Institute is piloting an online pregnancy record, developed with Patients Know Best, to give women improved access to maternity information and allow them to share it with others.
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Royal birth for Philips monitors
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is the first in the UK to use new, cable-free baby monitors from Philips in its maternity unit.
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