At HTN Now: Digital ICS, we hosted a panel discussion featuring Dr Tamara Everington (chief clinical information officer and haematology consultant at Hampshire Hospitals NHS), Dr Dan Alton (chief clinical information officer at Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICS); and Paula Ridd (strategy director, health and care at Civica). Tamara, Dan […]
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Guidance for reporting adverse incidents involving software as a medical device
The Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published a document entitled ‘Guidance for manufacturers on reporting adverse incidents involving Software as a Medical Device under the vigilance system’. The document covers what to report, examples of types of adverse incidents that may be reportable, and how they should […]
Vein finder improves patient experience and flow in Plymouth
A piece of equipment known as a vein finder is being used at Derriford Hospital, part of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, in order to improve the experience for patients with hard-to-find veins. Sarah Harvey, lead specialist nurse for rheumatology, describes how the technology “works by infrared, which can bounce […]
Digital leaders on lessons learned and impact of patient portals
Following on from our deep dive into patient portals, in which we explored current statistics around coverage and functionality, a case study from a portal in practice, and recent research in the area, we’re examining the views of industry professionals. We asked NHS digital leaders for their views and experience […]
What’s happening in digital and data in the South East?
What’s happening in digital and data across the South East? Next up in our feature series exploring digital and data across the ICS regions, we’re looking to the South East and its six ICSs: Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West; Frimley; Hampshire and the Isle of Wight; Kent and Medway; Surrey […]
How artificial intelligence could improve UK healthcare decision-making
By Iain Bray, healthcare architect, InterSystems. The technologies of artificial intelligence (AI) are making significant strides in healthcare today, with an increase in the practical application of machine learning and decision trees. Globally, estimates indicate that the market for AI health technologies will expand at a compound annual growth rate of […]
Kingston Hospital to introduce OX.DH to optimise the fertility pathway
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with OX.DH, a health tech start-up linked to the University of Oxford, to introduce its Assisted Reproduction (OX.ar) solution and healthcare platform. Cloud-native technology specialists OX.DH are to introduce OX.ar at Kingston Hospital in order to support patient-centric individualised care. The tech provides […]
Royal Papworth Hospital partners with CMR Surgical for surgical robot Versius
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is to work in partnership with CMR Surgical to install their modular surgical robot Versius for use in the hospital’s thoracic operating theatres. With its ability to mimic human arm joints, with up to four times more rotation than the human wrist, Versius provides […]
What is the role of digital in the new GP access recovery plan?
NHS England has published the new GP access recovery plan, with a focus to develop a sustainable general practice, improve digital access and tools, support citizen remote care, build capacity and expand supporting services such as community pharmacies. The blueprint “sets out actions to improve access to care, better support patients […]
“It’s got to have a real tangible benefit” Jeff Wood, Dan Johnston and Henrietta Mbeah-Bankas on developing digital skills
Our latest panel focused on developing a digital workforce and digital skills, and featured Jeffrey Wood, deputy director of ICT at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Daniel Johnston, senior clinical workflow specialist at Imprivata and registered staff nurse at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; and Henrietta Mbeah-Bankas, head of […]
