DrDoctor study reveals why patients miss hospital appointments
23 October 2024
8:30 AM
A report from patient engagement platform supplier DrDoctor has revealed the main reasons why people miss hospital appointments.
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NICE recommends use of AI to detect broken bones on X-rays
22 October 2024
1:30 PM
NICE has recommended the use of four AI technologies to help detect broken bones on X-rays, in addition to a trained healthcare professional.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
22 October 2024
11:30 AM
This Coffee Time Briefing covers a children’s healthtech accelerator in Sheffield and ePMA plans at Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS FT.
Translation tech for patients trialled in Northern Ireland
22 October 2024
11:00 AM
Translation tech is improving communication between staff and non-English speaking patients in the Southern Trust area of Northern Ireland.
Digital health leaders react to 10 year health plan consultation
22 October 2024
8:30 AM
Prime minister Keir Starmer, said that the NHS must make “much more use of technology”, as he launched a consultation on the health service.
Electronic prescription service now live in every Welsh health board
21 October 2024
1:30 PM
The electronic prescription service (EPS) is now available at some GP practices and community pharmacies in every health board in Wales.
Government launches online platform to shape 10 year health plan
21 October 2024
11:00 AM
The government has launched an online platform for members of the public to share ideas to shape its forthcoming 10 year health plan.
NHS England’s cyber chief Mike Fell announced for Rewired 2025
19 November 2024
Mike Fell, national cyber operations executive director at NHS England will deliver a national keynote
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
19 November 2024
Today’s news roundup covers a ChatGPT-based surgical robot trained on surgical videos and an NHS
NHSE CIO calls for trusts to stop developing their own data centres
19 November 2024
NHS England CIO John Quinn has urged trusts to stop investing in developing their own
NICE recommends two technologies for tics and Tourette syndrome
19 November 2024
NICE has recommend two technologies that could reduce the severity of the symptoms of chronic
SLAM awarded £1.3m for new VR and neurotherapeutics hubs
18 November 2024
NIHR has awarded £1.3 million to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to fund
