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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 ...
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While Quality Improvement (QI) frameworks aim to enhance care, this study found that equity is rarely a direct focus. To prevent unintended gaps in care, this paper highlights that QI frameworks must ...
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This paper explores the double-edged impact of AI in healthcare, offering relief from burnout while introducing new challenges. The key takeaway? AI should be a partner, not a replacement. Read more
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BMJ Digital Health & AI provides an essential space for the latest technology-integrated healthcare. It is launched alongside the BMJ Future Health community, an in-person conference and comprehensive ...
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A review of AI based clinical algorithms found that over 50% were trained on datasets from the US and China. What does this mean for their adoption in other countries? How do AI algorithms accentuate ...
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Patient experience is a key indicator of healthcare quality and safety, reflected in performance frameworks like the Quadruple Aim. Improved patient experience is linked to positive safety outcomes ac ...
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In Asia, stigma around psychiatric disorders and a shortage of manpower hinder access to treatment. Chatbots offer a solution to overcome these challenges. This systematic review will evaluate the eff ...
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In this paper, we make a distinction between spreading and scaling innovations and spreading and scaling good practices for improvement, as many healthcare change practitioners often feel there is a “ ...