Search Tag: patient trust
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 18 Oct
Trust is essential for successful digital health initiatives. It does not emerge spontaneously but demands deliberate, targeted efforts. A four-step approach (understand context, identify levers, implement trust indicators and refine actions) supports practical implementation. With a comprehensive understanding of user trust and traits of trustworthy...Read more
2025 06 Oct
Interest in whole-person, integrative care continues to rise across health systems, with many leaders reporting benefits for patients, providers and population health. A recent global survey of clinicians, clinical leaders and executives indicates that most organisations now offer at least some integrative services and that demand aligns closely...Read more
2025 10 Sep
The usage of artificial intelligence in healthcare is expanding rapidly, with market value projections for 2025 signalling strong momentum. Yet behind this growth sits a stark reality for new entrants. Attrition rates remain high, driven by fragmented markets and limited resources that constrain many ventures long before scale is achieved. Evidence...Read more
2025 10 Sep
The usage of artificial intelligence in healthcare is expanding rapidly, with market value projections for 2025 signalling strong momentum. Yet behind this growth sits a stark reality for new entrants. Attrition rates remain high, driven by fragmented markets and limited resources that constrain many ventures long before scale is achieved. Evidence...Read more
2025 10 Sep
The usage of artificial intelligence in healthcare is expanding rapidly, with market value projections for 2025 signalling strong momentum. Yet behind this growth sits a stark reality for new entrants. Attrition rates remain high, driven by fragmented markets and limited resources that constrain many ventures long before scale is achieved. Evidence...Read more
2025 18 Aug
Synthetic data has become a prominent focus in healthcare policy discussions, particularly as governments seek to balance the demand for innovation with the need to protect sensitive patient information. Defined as data generated using mathematical models or algorithms, synthetic data offers a way to replicate the statistical features of real-world...Read more
2025 18 Aug
Physician attire is more than a matter of style. It influences how patients perceive professionalism, competence and empathy, shaping relationships that underpin effective care. Over time, clothing has become symbolic of authority in medicine, with the white coat in particular acting as an emblem of clinical identity. Yet expectations are not...Read more
2025 22 Jun
The increasing digitisation of healthcare has introduced both opportunities and challenges. While digital systems have improved access to medical records, enabled remote care and supported patient monitoring, they have also created new vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity breaches can endanger patient privacy and the integrity of healthcare services....Read more
2025 22 Jun
The increasing digitisation of healthcare has introduced both opportunities and challenges. While digital systems have improved access to medical records, enabled remote care and supported patient monitoring, they have also created new vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity breaches can endanger patient privacy and the integrity of healthcare services....Read more
2025 31 May
Artificial intelligence in healthcare is undergoing a shift from purely technical development to more human-focused approaches. Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence (HCAI) seeks to design systems that enhance rather than replace human capabilities, aligning closely with the principles of Human-Centred Design (HCD) and User-Centred Design (UCD)....Read more
2025 13 May
Patient experience plays a vital role in determining health outcomes, satisfaction and long-term trust in healthcare systems. Positive experiences often lead to better adherence to care plans, while negative ones can erode loyalty and engagement. With increasing emphasis on personalisation and quality improvement, many health systems are turning...Read more
2025 25 Apr
Integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare systems prompts essential questions about efficacy, ethics and patient trust. Among imaging modalities, mammography stands out for its suitability for AI applications due to its standardisation and high volume of diagnostic data. However, clinical implementation hinges not only on technical validation...Read more
2025 25 Apr
Integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare systems prompts essential questions about efficacy, ethics and patient trust. Among imaging modalities, mammography stands out for its suitability for AI applications due to its standardisation and high volume of diagnostic data. However, clinical implementation hinges not only on technical validation...Read more
2025 25 Apr
Integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare systems prompts essential questions about efficacy, ethics and patient trust. Among imaging modalities, mammography stands out for its suitability for AI applications due to its standardisation and high volume of diagnostic data. However, clinical implementation hinges not only on technical validation...Read more
2025 29 Jan
The rapid advancement of digital technologies is revolutionising healthcare, transforming how care is delivered, accessed and managed. With the global digital health market valued at €229.3 billion ($240.9 billion) in 2023 and projected to grow annually by 21.9% through 2030, innovations such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence and cloud...Read more
2024 16 Dec
In an era when the exchange of health data is increasingly digital, safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) is paramount. Trust in these exchanges hinges on a fundamental yet often overlooked principle: the "right purpose." Clear guidelines and robust enforcement mechanisms must ensure that PHI is only used for agreed-upon, ethical, and...Read more
2024 26 Nov
The rise of telemedicine has profoundly transformed healthcare, offering unprecedented convenience and accessibility to patients. However, its rapid expansion has also created a lucrative target for cybercriminals. With sensitive patient data and critical healthcare operations at stake, the security of telehealth systems is an urgent priority....Read more