All-round solutions brought to the table – engineering and tech giant Zühlke’s data-led mission to aid Scotland’s health and climate goals
When it comes to problem-solving, it is a rare thing in the data world to find specialists who can bring physical and digital skills to the table. It is one…
User-centred design unlocks seamless data sharing
The idea of patients being able to go online to book appointments and then use the same login to order repeat prescriptions is something we almost take for granted. That seamless…
Unlocking DataLoch’s vault holds key to improving treatments
Covering about 1 million patients in the Lothian region of Scotland, the DataLoch is one of the largest single repositories of health data in the country. Funded by the University of…
Healthcare innovations require collaboration and support
Amid a fast-moving, constantly evolving healthcare landscape, many of what were once considered exciting breakthrough possibilities for the future are increasingly becoming a reality. We are now starting to see…
Leveraging effective partnerships – how BT’s collaborative approach to cybersecurity is yielding results in global security operations
Valerie Wilson believes in the power of partnerships as an effective means of keeping public sector bodies safe from cyber harms. As Service Operations Director for BT’s multi-million-pound Security Operations…
Can Scotland follow in Bologna’s footsteps to reduce bed blocking?
Bed blocking is a neat shorthand to highlight one of the health service’s most persistent problems. Solving the causes of bed blocking will free up resources and reduce waiting lists…
Open and usable data will lay the foundation for greater democratic participation in Scotland, says global data chief
Over the last 10 years, the discussion on open data has gained significant traction in the UK. Open data was championed as the key to unlocking transparency, driving efficiencies, and…
How Conversational AI Can Empower Healthcare Providers
The stress and strain healthcare professionals are under, even pre-dating the pandemic, is well understood. Pressures of waiting lists, recruitment and retention difficulties and budget constraints all contribute to the…
Swiftqueue and Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services
In 2020, following the outbreak of Covid-19, Swiftqueue was adopted across Ashford and St Peter’s, Royal Surrey, Royal Berkshire, and Frimley & Wexham hospitals to address patient bookings for walk-in…
Software as a Medical Device: key considerations for SaMD success
Digital transformation by Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) in medicine and healthcare is not just a potential, it is a reality that is rapidly shaping the future of healthcare….
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