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.
Agfa enters talks to sell healthcare IT business to Dedalus
3 December 2019
If proposed conditions such as regulatory approvals and employee consultations are met, the deal could
Digital services ‘no substitute’ for GPs but will aid patient access
3 December 2019
David Maguire, an analyst for the King’s Fund, said successful digital solutions should be designed
‘Socially intelligent’ robot fitness coach developed by researchers in Bristol
3 December 2019
Support from Pepper the robot is personalised based on the runner’s heart rate, speed, personality
Technology ‘should not be an add-on when developing an ICS’
3 December 2019
Technology on its own is not a solution to integrated care problems but “underpins” the
Shared care record teams celebrated at Graphnet event
2 December 2019
The event featured presentations from the Nottinghamshire, St Helens, Bolton, Salford, Frimley, Cheshire and Greater
