Our tech week continues… 90% of all NHS jobs predicted to require digital skills within 20 years This week Dr Eric Topol published his report into the future of technology in the NHS, which called for the development of a digitally ready workforce. Robots, artificial intelligence and smart speakers will ease the burden on doctors…
News we love this week… Disability-themed emojis coming this year The introduction of dozens of new accessibility-themed emojis has been welcomed by disability rights campaigners. The new characters include hearing aids, wheelchairs, prosthetic limbs, white “probing” canes and guide dogs. Read more from the BBC. Pharma fact Self-regulation by the pharmaceutical industry isn’t working, say experts…
NHS to prescribe apps to children with depression Children as young as five will be able to get help for mild depression through apps on their smartphones after the NHS’s treatment advisers recommended the use of such devices in their care. Children will be able to access digital cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) through mobile phones and…
Extra meals cut elderly deaths in half NHS hospitals cut the number of deaths among elderly patients with a fractured hip by half simply by appointing a staff member to give them extra food. A pilot scheme at five NHS trusts in England and one in Scotland involved an extra junior member of staff for…
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