Search Tag: Healthcare communication
2025 18 Nov
Hybrid work is now entrenched across hospitals, clinics and remote settings, placing new demands on communication, documentation and coordination. Artificial intelligence (AI) embedded in collaboration platforms is closing gaps between physical and digital care environments by routing information to the right people, accelerating handoffs and...Read more
2025 18 Nov
Hybrid work is now entrenched across hospitals, clinics and remote settings, placing new demands on communication, documentation and coordination. Artificial intelligence (AI) embedded in collaboration platforms is closing gaps between physical and digital care environments by routing information to the right people, accelerating handoffs and...Read more
2025 18 Nov
Hybrid work is now entrenched across hospitals, clinics and remote settings, placing new demands on communication, documentation and coordination. Artificial intelligence (AI) embedded in collaboration platforms is closing gaps between physical and digital care environments by routing information to the right people, accelerating handoffs and...Read more
2025 31 Oct
Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used to translate technical radiology reports into patient-friendly language. A comparative evaluation of three freely accessible LLMs (ChatGPT 3.5, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot) assessed how they explain radiology findings to patients using a standardised prompt. Expert radiologists reviewed...Read more
2025 24 Oct
Health systems are under pressure to reduce their environmental footprint, prompting interest in how sustainability can be integrated into clinical counselling without eroding patient experience. Evidence on patient responses remains mixed and may depend on clinical context. A randomised, experimental vignette study investigated whether advising...Read more
2025 14 Jul
Over the past decade, Patient Engagement Portals (PEPs) have become central to the digital evolution of the NHS, enabling patients to access appointment details, clinic updates and test results with increasing transparency. However, amid mounting operational challenges and the publication of the NHS’s 10-year plan, the emphasis is shifting. The...Read more
2025 14 Jul
Over the past decade, Patient Engagement Portals (PEPs) have become central to the digital evolution of the NHS, enabling patients to access appointment details, clinic updates and test results with increasing transparency. However, amid mounting operational challenges and the publication of the NHS’s 10-year plan, the emphasis is shifting. The...Read more
2024 27 Oct
Breast cancer remains a significant health concern globally, and its early detection is crucial for improving survival rates. Imaging techniques such as mammography, ultrasound, MRI and biopsy play pivotal roles in early diagnosis. However, the experience of undergoing these procedures often brings apprehension, discomfort and emotional strain...Read more
2024 02 Oct
Trust is a cornerstone of healthcare, serving as the glue that binds patient relationships, treatment adherence, and overall health outcomes. Yet, in recent discussions, such as those at the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation conference themed “Being a Trustworthy Professional in an Untrusting World,” trust was highlighted as...Read more
2024 11 Jun
Large language models (LLMs) are advanced deep learning models that generate human-like text using a multilayer neural network architecture. Trained unsupervised on vast amounts of text data, they understand word relationships and predict subsequent words in a sequence. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI and launched on November 30, 2022, is an LLM based...Read more
2023 23 Jun
According to new data out of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the overall volume of screening mammograms has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, even after more than two years since the COVID-19 shutdown. The team analysed screening mammogram volumes before and after a state-mandated COVID-19 shutdown. They observed screening trends in 2020 during...Read more