Oxford University Hospitals to use robotic platform for spinal surgery
Oxford University Hospitals has become the first NHS Trust in the UK to acquire ExcelsiusGPS, a robotic navigation platform for spinal surgery.
Infrastructure 1
Oxford-based TheHill opens applications for its accelerator programme
TheHill, which is part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has opened the application process for its Market Access Accelerator programme.
Digital Patient
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.
Digital Patient
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre recognised for EMR practices
The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre has achieved Stage 6 on the electronic medical record (EMR) adoption and maturity scale set by HIMSS.
Clinical Software
Oxford University Hospitals begins using AI to help stroke recovery
Oxford University Hospitals has joined neighbouring trusts in using state-of-the-art technology to help more patients recover following a stroke.
AI and Analytics
New £11m programme to explore AI in lung cancer diagnosis
Clinical, imaging and molecular data will be combined for the first time using AI with the aim of more accurately and quickly diagnosing lung cancer.
AI and Analytics
Ex-Oxford CIO gets two-year suspended sentence for lying about degree
Peter Knight admitted fraud “intending to make a gain, namely a salary” at Oxford Magistrates’ Court in December and was granted unconditional bail.
Health CIO 1
Ex-Oxford chief information officer admits lying about degree
Peter Knight, 53, was chief information and digital officer at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from August 2016 until September 2018.
News
Oxford University Hospitals appoints chief digital and partnership officer
David Walliker, the current CIO of Liverpool Women’s Hospital and Royal Liverpool Hospital, will take up the new role at the end of October.
News 1
Image Exchange Portal to be extended to patients across in England
The network gives patients access to x-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs and more through a secure log-in on their mobile, tablet or computer.
Shared Records 3