Pharmacy, Technology. Better Healthcare
AI is the current panacea of all humanities woes. The claims (and some of the hype cycle claims) are in the headlines nearly every day, and this seems especially so within the healthcare sphere. I’m certainly not a Luddite, but perhaps I’m not so assured that adding AI to anything and everything will solve problems,…
Innovation vs. Inertia in NHS Technology Have you noticed how our everyday lives have been transformed by seamlessly connected digital services? Banking, shopping, travel—all accessible through sleek apps that talk to each other effortlessly. Yet when it comes to healthcare technology, particularly within our NHS, things aren’t quite so fluid. Why is that? The Green…
Community pharmacy must evolve past outdated systems and workflows to enhance service delivery and integration. By implementing a connected ecosystem, pharmacists could better manage services, coordinate care, and improve patient experiences through real-time data and efficient appointment allocation. Collaboration and investment in digital infrastructure are essential for this transformation.
Yesteday (29/05/2024) a significant report on Pharmacy was published by the Health and Social Care Committee. MPs hear that community pharmacy funding model is ‘broken’ – Committees – UK Parliament The inqury had been running since 2023, had a number of sessions hearing “oral evidence” and significant number of the “pharmacy great and the good”…