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Kingston Hospital launches patient portal

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a patient portal as part of its five-year patient-first strategy. The portal provides patients with digital access to outpatient appointments and letters, the ability to reschedule appointments and complete pre-treatment questionnaires. The trust notes a longer-term vision for the portal to be accessed […]

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Researchers develop algorithm to search for ADHD phenotypes in electronic health records

A study published in the Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders describes how researchers developed an algorithm to search for attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) phenotypes in hospital-based electronic health records (EHR). Authors include Isabella Slaby, Heather S. Hain, Debra Abrams, Frank D. Mentch, Joseph T. Glessner, Patrick M. A. Sleiman and […]

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Lantum joins new service HTN Innovators

HTN’s new service HTN Innovators is a place to keep in touch with the latest news and updates from health technology supplier market. HTN Innovators will host in-depth, practical and useful information from our network, including evidence-based analysis, webinars, thought leadership, resources and more. If you’re looking for shared learning and […]

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NHS Forth Valley upgrades to cloud document management

NHS Forth Valley has completed a project to upgrade its electronic document and records management system (EDRMS) to improve integration, interoperability, customisation for users, scanning capabilities and referral management. Containing 13.5 million documents for 1.2 million patients, the system from CCube Solutions forms part of the health board’s strategy of […]

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals appoints CCIO

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed Sarah Hanbridge as chief clinical information officer for nursing and AHPs. Sarah is set to start at the trust next week, having joined from The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Championing digital at a regional and national level, she has recently worked as regional […]