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Rachel Power: It’s not enough to tell patients that ‘digital is good’

The 10 year health plan’s shift to digital means addressing challenges around equity, says Rachel Power, CEO of the Patients
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Pocketalk and Zebra partner to advance healthcare communication

Translation tech firm Pocketalk has launched an app on Zebra Technologies’ mobile computers, tablets and kiosks found in healthcare settings.
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Black Country Healthcare selects patient communication platform

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has selected Wellola’s Portasana platform to power its digital patient engagement portal.
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Henrietta Hughes: ‘If you don’t have partnership with patients, you’re on a risky road’

England’s patient safety commissioner, Henrietta Hughes, says the traditional in-person consultation is 'gold standard' for holistic care.
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Patients must help design digital services, says The King’s Fund

The King’s Fund has called for patient engagement around digital health technologies to be more than just a “tick box
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Imperial College to go live with Netcall’s contact centre solution

Imperial College Healthcare is to upgrade to Netcall’s cloud-based contact centre solution to improve patient engagement and productivity.
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Digital Health’s 2024 Review: Top 10 most read opinion pieces

Although no single theme dominates, several of the best-read opinion pieces reflected on the risks of digital, writes Thelma Agnew.
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Is tech changing what it means to be a ‘good’ doctor?

A conversation with a trainee has consultant paediatrician Martin Farrier questioning whether traditional medical strengths are losing their value.
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Portsmouth Hospitals expands digital patient communications

Portsmouth Hospitals has expanded digital patient communications through a new patient portal, waiting list validation and digital letters.
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Mid and South Essex deploys AI communications solution

A successful pilot that reduced missed appointments at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has led to a full
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