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Stay up to date with the latest Technology and Communications updates from the global hospital industrySetting Standards: Improving International Patient Care Health Level 7 is an international community working together towards the common goal of improving patient care. It aims to do this through technology by providing a framework for electronic...
A Healthy Outlook for Hospital IT The healthcare IT sector can look forward to a strong period of growth, according to a new GlobalData report. We summarise the key drivers and challenges for the future of this promising...
The Unique Challenge of Hospital Security Hospitals have to toe a thin line when it comes to balancing safety protocols with patient comfort. Chris Lo investigates what it takes to upgrade hospital security without sacrificing...
The Case for Electronic Checklists in Hospitals Recent news stories have highlighted the potential of electronic checklists for improving hospital performance. Catherine Park investigates if the latest technology can enhance hospital...
Virtually Reality for Electronic Patient Records Concerns over privacy, cost and technological complexity have dogged electronic patient records systems. This is despite the fact they could transform the way care is provided; however,...
US Healthcare in a Critical Condition Many US hospital executives believe the country's healthcare system is in a state of crisis. Barack Obama's proposed reforms could affect costs and quality of care. Despite this, most hospitals...
The Paperless Trail to Health IT It is a commonly held belief that health IT systems offer little reward for their high price. However, many organisations are reaping huge benefits from implementing digital record-keeping...
Fraud Protection for Electronic Healthcare Data Electronic data within any healthcare organisation needs to be protected from fraudulent activity. But, whether this be done by employees or outsourced third parties, what are the best methods...
Short of Answers: The Ongoing Isotope Shortage The ongoing isotope shortage, which has blighted diagnostic imaging for some time, is continuing to cause concern. How soon will the crisis be over and what are the strategies being employed...
The Sound of Hope: Ultrasound-Guided Needle Technology Is there a case for using ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology in the verification of suspected lesions? Christiane Voit, Gregor Schäfer-Hesterberg of the department...
