Charting the Course: The Evolving Role of...
- IT
- 26/04/2024
Healthcare technology has come a long way in recent years. From virtual medical consultations to wearable fitness trackers, the possibilities are endless. But just as important as understanding what tools are available is how they are implemented and designed. User-centred design (UCD) puts users at the centre of product development, allowing...
READ MOREMany private practitioners are deploying information systems in their private medical facilities to take care of various processes such as patient on-boarding, patient record keeping, patient accounts amongst others. However, there is less effort to ensure that these information systems have the necessary controls to safeguard patients records and...
READ MOREIn an era characterised by unprecedented medical advancements, healthcare stands on the cusp of transformation. As we marvel at breakthroughs in diagnostics, treatments, and technology, we must also turn our attention to how we prepare the healthcare workforce of today and tomorrow. This imperative has led us to explore the untapped potential of educational...
READ MOREMy dear readers, Time is flying, and here we are - in the eighth month of the year. Where have the months gone? Anyway, I am here to say something, right? And guess what, I have to say something quite interesting this month. This year is quite special because it is my revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Every...
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READ MOREA few months ago, I ruptured my plantar fasciitis. After wearing a boot for eight long weeks and receiving shock therapy, I was finally cleared to start working out again. I felt good and strong, so I wanted to continue my efforts while at a conference. Last week, I attempted my routine at the hotel gym, only to pull my gluteal muscle. Little...
READ MOREASCs must track KPIs daily, weekly, monthly, and annually. ASC performance must be measured to keep your business and patients healthy. Financial benchmarks can help you monitor and improve your ASC's clinical and financial performance. However, monitoring, analysing, and comparing ambulatory surgery center metrics to industry averages is the...
READ MOREConclusions of the Conference Held in Madrid on Value-Based Public Procurement On June 6 th 2023, a conference was held on "The Public Sector Contracts Law: Does it favor value-based procurement?", organised by the Subdirectorate General for Public Procurement of the Madrid Health Service, with the collaboration of Impulsa Salud. The rise...
READ MOREPatients have long been left out of the loop when it comes to controlling their medical information. Accordingly, Andaman7 intends to help patients regain control over their health data and enable secure interactions between patients and health actors (hospitals, doctors and public and private researchers). With its innovative patient-centric approach,...
READ MORECardiovascular disease remains a major worldwide public health problem and despite significant advances in diagnosis and treatment, coronary artery disease represents the leading cause of death in the developed world. In some specific patient populations, such as including subjects with asymptomatic CAD, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and kidney or...
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