NHS inform is a new national health information service
NHS inform providing a co-ordinated approach and a single source of quality assured health information for the public in Scotland.
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Telehealth in NHS Lothian – Doctors set to advise patients via webcam
By ADAM MORRIS Health Reporter THOUSANDS of patients will be able to speak to their consultant via webcam under a project being rolled out by NHS Lothian. The health board is already set to save £1.4 million a year after video … Continue reading →
Government announces £700m of savings in the national IT programme for the NHS in England
The government has announced £700m of savings in the national IT programme for the NHS in England, cutting the overall cost from £12.7bn to £11.4bn. The cuts come on top of £600m of savings already announced by the previous government. … Continue reading →
Future of rural healthcare comes under the microscope at Highland conference
The innovative use of modern technology to promote health and prevent illness is the subject of a national conference being held in Inverness next month. Anyone interested in attending or finding out more can visit the event website at http://www.digitalhealthcareevent.com/ Doctors, … Continue reading →
Study Supports Adolescent Diabetes Patients through Personalised Text Messages
NHS Scotland eHealth Awards – Shortlist available now
The shortlist is now available for each category for the prestigious NHS Scotland eHealth Awards Best NHS Scotland IT service delivery team TrakCare Programme – NHS Lothian SCI Diabetes Collaboration (SCI-DC) – NHS Tayside, University of Dundee & Scottish Diabetes … Continue reading →
Health Informatics Scotland 2010 – Early Bird rates end soon.
Only two weeks to go before the end of the earlybird discount rates for Health Informatics Scotland 2010. Conference Dates – 22nd and 23rd September 2010 Rates start as low as £30.00 for two days! Our conference this year will be … Continue reading →
Healthcare goes wireless (US example)
Healthcare goes wireless The segment featured professional care providers and patients at Meridian Health Hospital, in New Jersey, who are using the MedApps System to monitor chronic conditions in a simple and effective way. Meridian Health R.N., Marian Estabrook said, … Continue reading →
Keep track of your blood pressure records
Keep track of your blood pressure records. Watch them on a pretty chart. Share them with your doctor. Let your Facebook and Twitter friends know how you’re doing. Oh, and it’s free. Click the link to to find out more … Continue reading →
Shining a light — literally — on diabetes
Device from MIT’s Spectroscopy Lab could help diabetic patients monitor their blood glucose levels without finger pricks. Anne Trafton, MIT News Office People with type 1 diabetes must keep a careful eye on their blood glucose levels: Too much sugar … Continue reading →