Sunderland Royal Hospital has introduced a vending machine that allows patients access to their prescriptions 24/7 at the touch of a button. The device, called Pharmaself24, was piloted with 100 patients who have rheumatoid arthritis. Previously, they were given a quarterly supply of the immunosuppressant drug methotrexate, available only through […]
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Five pilot sites announced to transform wound care
A new Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) programme has launched with an aim to transform wound care through data and digital tools. The programme aims to support data collection and provision of care through a new digital wound management system, support the delivery of training for staff and implement a new evidence-based […]
County Durham and Darlington prepares for EPR go-live
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is to go-live with its new electronic patient record system this weekend. Ahead of going live the trust has shared a series of videos from the trust’s medical director and associate director, sharing what the system will mean for patients and introducing what […]
New framework released for virtual wards and urgent community response
New guidance entitled ‘Virtual Wards and Urgent Community Response Capabilities Framework’ has been published in order to support the expansion of virtual ward and urgent in-home service delivery across England. The guidance is said to be the first multi-professional framework of its kind. It was developed by Skills for Health […]
PRSB publishes report on information standards for pharmacy, optometry, dentistry, ambulance and community services
The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has published a new report defining standards for sharing information with pharmacy, optometry, dentistry, ambulance and community services (PODAC). Entitled ‘Use of the core information standard in community settings: pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, ambulance and community services‘, the report intends to define information requirements for […]
Interview: Luca Marciani, Professor of Gastrointestinal Imaging at University of Nottingham, on using technology in research
Our latest interview is with Luca Marciani, Professor of Gastrointestinal Imaging at the University of Nottingham. Luca chatted about the mechanical colon he has been using in his studies into the human gut and his thoughts on the future of medical technology and data in research. A physicist by background, […]
NIHR grant awarded for new ultra-long term epilepsy seizure recorder
A new study has been granted £1.8 million from the National Institute of Health & Care Research (NIHR) to explore how the “first ever ultra-long term seizure recorder” could be used to help improve outcomes and reduce risk of harm for epilepsy patients who cannot presently control their condition with […]
Featured interview: Gary Mooney, Clinical Solutions Executive at InterSystems discuss EPMA
This October, we are focusing on all things EPMA: electronic prescribing and medicines administration. Our headline sponsor for the EPMA focus is InterSystems, a leading provider of data management solutions. We spoke with Gary Mooney, Clinical Solutions Executive, to find out more about InterSystems’ EPMA projects, and his thoughts on […]
HTN Digital ICS Playbook launches
Here at HTN we are delighted to share with you our latest playbook, available in print and online, specifically for digital integrated care systems. Showcasing a range of vibrant health tech suppliers, we highlight digital solutions supporting the ambitions of ICSs. Through case studies, articles, learnings and solutions from suppliers, this […]
NHS Clinical Entrepreneur programme opens for applications
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur programme is now open for applications, seeking to support creative thinkers through a free year-long development programme. With an aim to support budding entrepreneurs stay in the NHS, the programme is open to clinical and non-clinical staff to develop commercial skills, knowledge and experience to successfully […]
