By David Kwo, Dr Nick Beard, Dr Fortunato Castillo, Jagdip Grewal, Dr Alec Price-Forbes [i] Trends in electronic patient record systems (EPRs) deployment in UK and US hospitals, where EPRs are used across care-settings, have potentially significant implications for Integrated Care Systems (ICSs). What types of EPRs are there? There […]
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Online clinic launched for patients living with persistent pain
A group of healthcare professionals within the NHS are launching the UK’s first Care Quality Commission registered online clinic, Leva Clinic, for patients living with persistent pain. A three-month trial is expected to start this year with a London-based NHS Trust to support adults access a multi-disciplinary team of clinical psychologists, doctors, […]
HTN Voice: The role of national and local organisations in NHS IT policy, funding and implementation
Industry veteran Jeremy Nettle reflects on a recent debate by the Highland Marketing advisory board on the role of national and local organisations in NHS IT policy, funding and implementation. Twenty-years of switching focus has created confusion and delay, he argues, and it’s time for a new model. The relationship […]
NHSX forms Centre for Improving Data Collaboration
NHSX has launched a new working group to support healthcare teams and industry develop data partnerships. The Centre for Improving Data Collaboration has been created to provide advice and support to help drive data driven innovations and accelerate work where necessary. The group has been formed to help healthcare teams find […]
The London Clinic adopts artificial intelligence for colonoscopy
The London Clinic has introduced an artificial intelligence device to act as a second observer during colonoscopies. The GI Genius™ device uses artificial intelligence to analyse the video stream during colonoscopy to highlight the presence of pre-cancerous lesions. The Clinic said they introduced the tool to help to assist doctors identify lesions and […]
Moorfields launches tender to develop user-first digital service
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has opened a new tender to find a partner to develop its user-first digital service. £457,000 is being made available over 2 years to re-structure and re-build Moorfield’s digital landscape using a user-first, content-first approach. The specialist eye hospital plans to develop its digital offering, […]
Interview Series: Alex Whitfield, Chief Executive, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust
In our latest interview, we speak with Alex Whitfield, CEO of Hampshire Hospitals who discussed her unconventional route to becoming a CEO, her trust being the first to conduct Covid-19 testing outside of Public Health England through their microbiology lab, and rounded off with a personal thankyou to her staff […]
Video: Sussex Partnership NHS FT digital journey
As part of the HTN Health Tech for the Now Series, we welcomed Beth Lawton, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The session shares the digital journey and strategy for the Trust, one of the Global Digital Exemplar Fast Followers. As part of the programme, the […]
Barnsley Hospital and System C develop care planning tool
A new electronic care planning tool developed by System C and Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has now gone live. The care planning module is being used to create care plans for patients on admission and then used and updated at the bedside acting as a ‘living document’. It includes nutrition […]
NHS Digital signs deal to introduce NHS Terminology Server
NHS Digital has signed a deal with DXC Technology and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, to deliver a central NHS Digital Terminology Server. The Terminology Server will help support data exchange between systems and enable easier integration of local coding systems with national and international coding languages, such as SNOMED-CT and FHIR. […]
