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Following the success of the CAREFUL digital platform's pilot implementation with Leecare at Melbourne’s residential care facility Abberfield, [
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – pink urges us to remember, to educate and to act. But as many stories across the world show, these campaigns must go even further, calling not just for early
Cancer care is complex. It often involves multiple providers, specialities, appointments and handovers. But in many fast-growing cities around the world, that complexity is compounded by something far
Bleeps, or pagers, have been a cornerstone of NHS communication for decades, but their continued use in modern healthcare raises questions about their efficiency and relevance. Despite efforts to repl
James is eight years old. When his mother brings him to the local clinic in Accra, he is pale and bruised. The doctor suspects leukaemia and urges her to take him to hospital without delay. But she he
Australia's healthcare system, while robust, faces increasing pressures. An ageing population, the rise of chronic diseases and geographical barriers all contribute to the need for a more efficient and accessible approach to care. The answer? Connected care. It's not just a buzzword; it's a fundamental shift in how we deliver healthcare, and it's crucial for \[…\]
In healthcare systems worldwide, the discharge process represents a critical transition point where communication failures can lead to serious patient harm, extended hospital stays and significant financial burden. This challenge is particularly acute in the UK's National Health Service (NHS), where workforce shortages, rising chronic disease rates and ageing populations are creating unprecedented pressures on \[…\]
Bleeps were once a revolutionary piece of technology. They offered a simple, low-cost and relatively secure way of alerting clinicians to urgent messages without having to physically locate them in a busy hospital. The mass adoption of bleeps in hospitals happened in the 1970s–1980s at a time when mobile phones weighed more than a kilogram \[…\]
The NHS is under immense pressure, with increasing demand and workforce challenges affecting patient care. One area where significant improvement can be made is the adoption of healthcare-specific digital tools that enhance communication, collaboration, patient safety and patient flow. These tools are not just a luxury – they are essential for the efficient delivery of \[…\]
Australia's healthcare system, while robust, faces increasing pressures. An ageing population, the rise of chronic diseases and geographical barriers all contribute to the need for a more efficient and accessible approach to care. The answer? Connected care. It's not just a buzzword; it's a fundamental shift in how we deliver healthcare, and it's crucial for \[…\]
