Government tightens grip on NHS Digital’s sharing of non-clinical patient data

The government has significantly revised an agreement which allows NHS Digital to share non-clinical patient information with the Home Office.
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GP at Hand-like service in Rwanda surpasses 2 million members

Babyl was launched in the East African nation in September 2016 and allows patients to book doctor’s appointments, pick up
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NHS England seeks GP and patient views of online consultations

The survey is asking GPs, practice teams and members of the public to submit their views on what they think
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AI training needs of NHS staff to be addressed by independent review

Dr Eric Topol an expert in cardiology, genetics and digital medicine, will lead the report which aims to look into
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Isle of Wight says ‘alwight’ to shared care records

Information for patients at Isle of Wight NHS Trust and 16 GP surgeries on the island has gone live on
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The CNIO Interview: Sharon Webb, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT

This week we are talking to Sharon Webb who is the CNIO at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Aviva embraces digital age with GP app for corporate customers

Insurer Aviva has announced it is collaborating with Now Healthcare Group (NHG) to create a digital doctor service which allows
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Mobile health and apps news in brief

May's mobile health and apps round up features an app that helps stroke patients get quicker access to the right care
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National media frenzy follows breast cancer IT scandal announcement

Reactions have been pouring in to the news that a 'computer algorithm failure' which dated back to 2009 resulted in
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Dimec allows patients to choose pick-up point for prescriptions

The update to Dimec's app means patients can now view and select high street pharmacies based on their current location
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