The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is expanding its digital appointment correspondence, initially launched in 2023 to digitise all outpatient clinic appointment letters, from June 2024 it will include all treatment appointment letters for chemotherapy, radiotherapy and radiology letters. To support the roll-out, the trust has developed a ‘helpful video‘ to explain the process and its benefits to […]
Bernie Sanders in Maine last week. ‘We have an entire healthcare system which is broken, it is dysfunctional,’ he said. Photograph: Derek Davis/AP View image in fullscreen Bernie Sanders in Maine last week. ‘We have an entire healthcare system which is broken, it is dysfunctional,’ he said. Photograph: Derek Davis/AP ‘Crisis in dental care’: Bernie […]
Sydney, May 23rd, 2024 – FSL, the global gaming and development studio behind web3 lifestyle app STEPN, NFT marketplace MOOAR, and social-strategy game Gas Hero, has officially announced the launch of STEPN GO. The new product is a social lifestyle app that rewards your daily movement and social interactions. Today marks an exciting milestone with the release of the STEPN […]
Standfirst: Tom Mellor, Head of Health & Life Sciences at BJSS, explains how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising healthcare by automating repetitive tasks, enabling predictive analytics for patient management, and enhancing diagnostic accuracy through advanced imaging analysis. In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) is facing unprecedented pressure. As of March 14 this year, […]
Imagine a healthcare system where patients feel empowered, informed, and truly heard. This vision may seem futuristic, but it hinges on a surprisingly low-tech solution: effective communication. While advancements in medicine race forward, clear, consistent, and personalised communication with patients continues to lag. This disconnect presents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers to differentiate themselves […]
Leeds Teaching Hospitals has named Scarborough Group International (SGI) as the preferred developer for the first phase of its Innovation Village, a “cluster for science, innovation and technology” based at Leeds General Infirmary. SGI will be working on transforming the Grade II listed Old Medical School into a health tech innovation hub, setting out plans […]
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust has published a tender notice for an ophthalmology electronic medical record solution, looking to replace the current solution it has been using for 20 years with a “suitable replacement” that will “provide the full range of ophthalmology functionality”. The trust’s existing solution, according to the notice, has “significant gaps and […]
“I knew it would happen a little bit, but it has surprised me how much they collaborate,” Ellerbee says. For CoxHealth, the program has been transformative. The command center is located in the tower where nurses spent two years caring for COVID-19 patients. After the crisis, the space held painful memories for many nurses. Today, […]
The South Carolina governor, Henry McMaster, said he would hold a ceremonial bill signing next week. Photograph: Jeffrey Collins/AP View image in fullscreen The South Carolina governor, Henry McMaster, said he would hold a ceremonial bill signing next week. Photograph: Jeffrey Collins/AP South Carolina governor signs into law ban on gender-affirming care for minors State […]
