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Preventable diseases account for eight of the top ten causes of death in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These nations face significant healthcare challenges, including workforce shortages, ...
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Interoperability continues to be one of healthcare’s more prominent and recurring challenges. Despite a number of initiatives aiming to close the gap, there is still no universal approach. Countries l ...
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Rushing the adoption of AI in healthcare can lead to poor outcomes and wasted resources. A strategic, well-planned approach is key readiness assessments, pilot projects, and robust stakeholder engagem ...
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Embracing digital tools could save the NHS millions by streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing care delivery. But The Health Foundation examines which digital tools are actually saving time, w ...
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DATs can enhance autonomy, social interaction, and safety for people with dementia. While most studies report positive effects, some highlight negative outcomes like anxiety or resistance to technolog ...
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To improve diversity in clinical trials, researchers must address recruitment barriers and account for socio-economic factors. Designing inclusive trials ensures broader population representation, mak ...
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AI holds promise in allied health fields like physiotherapy and speech therapy, improving diagnostic accuracy, personalising treatments, and enhancing efficiency. However, challenges such as data priv ...
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What if technology designed to save time in the NHS is actually doing the opposite? A recent study by The Health Foundation reveals that many health technologies, like electronic health records and ro ...
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Hugh Alderwick, Director of Policy at the Health Foundation responds to the government's announcement about abolishing NHS England. ‘Abolishing NHS England is a watershed moment in how the English NHS ...
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Last year’s BMJ Future Health Conference brought together clinicians, researchers and clinical leaders for a vital discussion on the role of digital innovation in healthcare. This year we’re back for ...
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Instead of blaming colonialism alone for injustices, it is important to recognise universal human tendencies, like the desire for power, which contribute to oppression. Combining decoloniality with an ...
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LLMs can enhance decision-making, reduce administrative tasks, and empower patients, but concerns about privacy, data bias, and accuracy remain. The article offers guidance for primary care clinicians ...
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This qualitative study explored the experiences of ethnically diverse NHS staff, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for cultural change and better support Key themes incl ...
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The UK healthcare sector lags in AI adoption, with 73% of healthcare professionals never using AI at work due to fear of errors, lack of confidence, and limited awareness of AI's potential. Proper tra ...
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A study from Imperial’s Centre for Health Economics and Policy Innovation highlights that clinicians’ professional networks are essential in adopting new practices. Doctors who engage with peers are m ...
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As healthcare becomes more digital, it's crucial to create solutions that address the diverse needs of patients and healthcare teams to reduce disparities and improve outcomes. The King’s Fund has hig ...
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Healthcare leaders predict that AI will integrate further into clinical processes and patient care. From accelerating research to improving diagnostic accuracy and patient interactions, they predict t ...
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Health outcomes are shaped by more than just access to healthcare; they are also shaped by social factors like housing, income, and education. Clinicians must be aware of these disparities, while NHS ...
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Many experts believe to see real progress, the healthcare ecosystem must adopt a regenerative, circular healthcare model, where value and resources flow back into the system to support continued growt ...
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Limited trial locations and resource constraints make recruitment of underserved groups difficult. Patient and public representatives emphasise the need for diverse research staff and better education ...