A new diagnostic service for patients suffering from chest pain is being offered at the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH). For the first time, the hospital is providing a Cardiac CT coronary angiography service, set up by its radiology and cardiology teams. The service uses a new hi-tech scanner installed […]
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Proof of ID may be needed for NHS care; Dr Saif Abed comments
Imprivata, the healthcare IT security company has stated that biometric patient identification could replace passport ID. In response to today’s story on BBC News that proof of ID may be required for NHS patients in order to combat health tourism. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38060432, Dr Saif Abed, Medical Director EMEA at Imprivata commented; […]
Birmingham City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council publish draft Sustainability and Transformation Plan
The NHS, Birmingham City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council have worked together to develop a draft Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP). The plan sets out how they will improve the health and wellbeing of people living in Birmingham and Solihull. The Plan can be found here: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/download/1008/birmingham_and_solihull_sustainability_and_transformation_plan
Holoxica creates 3D holographic atlas of human anatomy
Holoxica, the specialist holographic 3D visualisation company, has created the world’s first ever holographic 3D digital Human Anatomy ‘Atlas’ prototype – a stunning and realistic depiction of deeper anatomical structures which gives teaching hospitals, medical schools, colleges and research centres a detailed interpretation and perspective of intricate anatomical structures. The […]
