Can CAREFUL help solve the NHS bed crisis?
The Darzi report on the NHS in 2024 paints a bleak picture: hospitals are bursting at the seams, with bed occupancy at a staggering 91%.
CAREFUL advances to next phase of the Entrepreneurship World Cup
CAREFUL, the clinical care coordination app, is one of more than 250 up-and-coming companies representing 85 countries that remains in the running for global investment
Investing in CAREFUL
CAREFUL: A promising investment opportunity in healthcare communication and coordination Contents1 Introduction2 Reasons for investment2.1 1. Addressing a critical gap in healthcare communication2.2 2. Integration
The history and challenges of CAREFUL: the tech business podcast with Paul Essery
Paul Essery from The Tech Business Podcast interviews CAREFUL CEO Dr DJ Hamblin-Brown, about the product and its history and the challenges of developing and
Can our emergency department crisis be averted with a shift to the left?
Focusing on the ‘patient dissociation curve’ and the median hour of discharge could solve the overcrowding in emergency departments, writes CAREFUL CEO Dr DJ Hamblin-Brown
The future of healthcare: 2024 AI impact analysis
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the healthcare industry, offering unprecedented opportunities to improve patient care, streamline processes and drive innovation.
CAREFUL in aged care
Meet Dr Henry Konopnicki, a GP in Melbourne, Australia. Here, he tells us all about his experience with CAREFUL – particularly in an aged care
How CAREFUL works with AI and machine learning to improve patient outcomes
How CAREFUL coordination works with machine learning and AI to help practitioners anywhere communicate securely and easily and improve patient outcomes. AI is now ubiquitous;
Good medical practice and care coordination
The new GMC guidance requires doctors to assure continuity of care, but where are the systems to do this? At the end of January, the
The deteriorating patient: a ‘chain of survival’ approach to improving outcomes
Thinking about the whole patient journey may help outcomes in acute deterioration Long ago, I was a newly minted junior doctor working on the surgical
Enhancing interprofessional coordination in healthcare with CAREFUL
As a healthcare professional, you understand the importance of providing top-tier care to your patients. In the dynamic field of healthcare, this necessitates staying abreast
In a desperate attempt at Christmas-linked marketing: a view on CAREFUL
As the year winds down, and the scent of gingerbread fills the air (or maybe that’s just the hospital canteen), let’s dive into the yuletide
Enhancing healthcare efficiency and patient safety with CAREFUL and AI
The healthcare industry faces numerous challenges, including increasing patient demands, budget constraints and the need for improved communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals. CAREFUL, a
The role of effective communication in healthcare
Navigating the healthcare system can be a daunting experience, especially when you’re dealing with a medical concern. Amidst the flurry of consultations, tests, and treatments,
The impact of communication on patient safety
Imagine walking into a hospital or clinic, entrusting your health and well-being to the healthcare professionals working there. You’d expect clear communication between these professionals
Overcoming language and cultural barriers in healthcare communication
Imagine walking into a doctor’s office, feeling unwell and seeking medical help, only to realise you cannot communicate with the healthcare professionals. The frustration of
Patient-centred communication: A key to improved satisfaction and outcomes in healthcare
Imagine a world where your healthcare experience is tailored specifically to you, where your concerns are not only heard but actively addressed. This dream can
The importance of interprofessional communication in healthcare settings
In today’s fast-paced healthcare setting, you cannot underestimate the importance of effective interprofessional communication. As a dedicated professional with a desire to serve others, it
How digital health tools are revolutionising communication in healthcare
Imagine a world where you can consult with your doctor from the comfort of your home, track vital health indicators through wearable devices, and have
Effective shift handover in healthcare is vital for productivity and patient safety
Effective handover in healthcare — which includes not just end-of-shift handover, but also referrals between teams and changes of care setting — are essential for
Patient safety extends beyond physical wellbeing
Patient safety extends beyond physical wellbeing; it encompasses the safeguarding of personal data as well
The national state of patient safety shows some areas of progress – but lacks data and focus
As a company committed to improving patient safety and communication, CAREFUL recognises the importance of understanding the current state of patient safety. A recent report,
Patient safety: One in ten patients are harmed
Even in high income countries, one in 10 patients experience some form of harm while receiving medical treatment. In some cases, these events can be serious.
The deteriorating patient
The failure to detect clinical deterioration in patients whether in acute-care settings or the community is a significant cause of preventable mortality and morbidity and