Innovation in Health and Care - Pritesh Mistry

Before the emergence of the novel coronavirus and the subsequent pandemic, the health and care system had a poor track record in adopting digital technologies at scale. However, in response to the pandemic the health care system rapidly implemented new tools, many technology-based, to

Health data has the potential to change health and care provision, but it also reveals some of the most personal information about ourselves. Emerging examples demonstrate a remarkable potential for data to give new insights that enable service improvements, such as better understanding the

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation in health and care, but are we oversimplifying when pitting digital services against face-to-face appointments? An uncomfortable truth: digital isn’t perfect, but neither is face-to-faceThe Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation in health and

Healthcare systems are facing increasing need and demand because of aging populations, increasing chronic disease and multimorbidity, and new therapeutics and diagnostics being brought to market. These factors, when combined, require unsustainable levels of funding. We must also acknowledge that a large proportion of

A short article on the approach to digital upskilling using structured approach of action learning sets with frontline staff. This methodology was demonstrated to build confidence and familiarity with digital tools. Improving knowledge and skills of frontline staff and in doing so also driving

In this manuscript we outline how formularies, supported with non-randomised control trial mechanisms to capture evidence, could be used to rationalise the use of social prescriptions and ensure they deliver better patient and population outcomes while optimising resource utilisation. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/

Artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine captures the imagination with concepts such as the digital doctor, but also raises concerns such as replacing healthcare professionals, undermining trust in clinicians, and exacerbating inequalities. There is also continued uncertainty as to exactly what AI is. Given this