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14 May 2020

NHS contact-tracing app ‘falls short of data protection law’

Michael Veale, a lecturer in digital rights at University College London, found the app does not comply with UK law
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14 May 2020

NHS Wales launches data hub to manage Covid-19 demand

It includes GP appointments; emergency department capacity; calls to NHS 111; statistics for positive tests; the number of beds; and
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14 May 2020

NHS trust fast-tracks AI tool which allows doctors to view scans remotely

An NHS trust in the south-east fast-tracked the rolled out an AI tool which allows doctors to view patient scans
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13 May 2020

NHSX ‘working on second tracing app using Apple and Google tech’

Talks have reportedly intensified between NHSX and Apple and Google, including how the NHS might change its course on contact-tracing.
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13 May 2020

St Helen’s and Knowsley implements Refero’s telehealth solutions

Since the introduction of Refero's technology in the stroke review service the trust saw ‘did not attend’ rates drop from
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Digital Health News Poll
12 May 2020

Digital Health poll reveals reader’s opinions on NHS contact-tracing app

Digital Health News asked our readers what they thought of the contact-tracing app and the results revealed they don't believe
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12 May 2020

Healthy.io launches smartphone urine test for women

A smartphone urine test for women with a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI), which can be carried out at home,
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12 May 2020

International Nurses Day: Natasha Phillips reveals her ambitions for NHSX

Inclusion in the decision-making process is vital, the NHSX CNIO says, as is encouraging digital nurses to bring other nurses
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12 May 2020

Online portal launched to help care homes access Covid-19 tests

A new online portal which aims to make it easier for care homes to arrange deliveries of coronavirus test kits
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11 May 2020

Clinical teams at two London hospitals using new Covid-19 software

A new piece of software is helping clinical teams at Northwick Park and Ealing Hospitals monitor and tracks the progress
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