Health Awareness
Supporting the NHS Q2 2023
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The practice of medicine in the age of pre-intelligence
A fundamental dichotomy exists within healthcare systems – they are designed by healthcare professionals, but they are needed by patients; and the two see things differently — the classic agency problem. Doctors measure complications. Patients experience adverse events and live with the side effects. Which perspective takes precedence? Health and wellbeing aside, at a time...
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As we celebrate 75 years of the NHS — what’s next?
For 75 years, communications systems have been right behind the NHS, in the background, providing the networks that help hospitals to function, supporting new technology and underpinning the critical 999 service on which all our emergency services rely. Communications services company BT is redefining its relationship with the NHS through innovative digital technology and connectivity...
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Why the doctor will see you now, via a video conference call
Video conferencing technology is creating a powerful opportunity for the healthcare sector by improving access for patients while helping practitioners become more efficient. The pandemic increased the role of remote healthcare. That includes medical practitioners having virtual appointments with their patients via video call, otherwise known as ‘telehealth.’ “The world is permanently hybrid now,” says...
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How we can unlock the value of real-world data to support healthcare
The power of real-world data for evidence-based decision-making is increasingly apparent in healthcare. It can reflect real-life patient experiences across a large and very diverse population. Real-world data allows for a more comprehensive view of effectiveness and safety, enabling healthcare providers to make more informed decisions and deliver better healthcare outcomes. Clinicians, medical policymakers, life...
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A greener NHS: working in partnership towards a carbon-free future in asthma care
Every year, the world feels the effects of the climate crisis, and our current trajectory towards 1.5°C global warming demands urgent action.1 A partnership is setting an example of improving respiratory care and health outcomes while reducing CO2 emissions. Many industries significantly impact the environment, and healthcare is no different. The NHS contributes 4% of...
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Helping the NHS recover and provide improved services for patients
Over the years, the NHS has adapted and developed at an incredible pace to provide healthcare services through pandemics, digital transformations and more. An important development for the NHS in recent years has been the power of healthcare partnerships, with different service providers across health and social care. But despite often being the most accessible...
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How tech collaborations in the NHS can help improve patient health outcomes
Across the NHS, healthcare professionals and patients alike have been struggling due to increasing demand. Exploring tech collaborations can help ease some of the burden. Tech sheds light on what the future of the NHS could look like, with organisations joining forces to help improve patient care. Reasons we need tech collaborations for the NHS ...
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Bringing innovation into the NHS at scale to benefit thousands of patients
Bringing together expertise from the NHS, research and industry are accelerating the spread and adoption of innovation, which will benefit patients for years to come. As we mark the 75th birthday of the NHS, England’s 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) are celebrating an anniversary of their own. The Network has been helping identify, adopt...
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How automation and big data boost NHS workforce efficiencies
The continued development and adoption of automated and data-driven technologies will be critical in ensuring the NHS continues to provide world-class healthcare. The NHS is facing workforce issues including staff shortages, burnout and low morale. The use of big data and technology can help to address these issues by supporting the workforce in several ways. ...
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Reducing health inequalities by providing quality care to all communities
Many local health and care systems across England are currently tackling major short and long-term challenges — exacerbated by the disruption caused by industrial action — and these have an impact on health inequalities. Tackling rising health inequalities and stagnating life expectancy requires sustainable cross-sectoral transformation towards prevention and health creation. Partnerships addressing health inequalities ...
