The NHS is using digital technology to make patient care safer and more efficient. Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are key players in this transformation. By better understanding our local communities through the health information we capture when delivering care, healthcare professionals can offer more personalised and timely treatments.
Digital records allow doctors to access your medical history instantly, ensuring accurate diagnoses and reducing the risk of errors. ICBs also help local NHS services share resources, coordinate care, and modernise how they work.
Clinical staff using digital tablet to deliver care
Different parts of the NHS are using digital tools in innovative ways. For example, advanced imaging technologies are making diagnostic tests more precise and allow specialists to share images instantly, speeding up decision-making. Telemedicine and innovations such as ‘virtual wards’ use technology to enabling patients to consult with their doctor from home, and for clinical teams to monitor patients without the need for time-consuming travel.
ICBs ensure that these digital strategies are aligned across the health service. They work with various healthcare providers to implement digital solutions that improve health outcomes and streamline care delivery.
Just like online shopping and banking use data to tailor services to their customer’s needs, the NHS uses patient data to enhance care quality and efficiency for patients. By adopting these digital innovations, the NHS is improving patient outcomes and making healthcare delivery more effective for everyone.
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