12 things health data has taught us about Covid-19
Data collection has played a vital role in informaing the government’s response to the virus – Health Data Research tells us what we’ve learned.
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Data collection has played a vital role in informaing the government’s response to the virus – Health Data Research tells us what we’ve learned.
Researchers have said technology has the potential to reinforce healthcare inequalities if it is not informed by representative data.
Traditionally, the analytics tools in NHS are used to understand the current situations or past trends, helping the NHS predict where emergency services are most likely to be needed which in turn allow trusts to plan accordingly. But with Covid-19, has the role of analytics been permanently altered? Maja Dragovic looks at the impact.
More than 1,700 GP practices have stepped forward to contribute patient data for Covid-19 research at the University of Oxford.
NHS Highland is looking to deploy tech in care homes which aims to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 by deciding whether visitors and staff can enter.
Speaking at London Tech Week Ali Parsa said the NHS is doing “fantastic” work in the field of AI but must not be afraid to participant in new technologies.