New plans will levy fines against NHS providers and commissioners where patients are left waiting more than a year for treatment, according to Health Service Journal.
A new system of standards, the GP IT Futures framework, has been revealed by the Government in a bid to shake up the use of technology in the NHS, according to GOV.UK.
Newly published guidance is designed to help doctors and other healthcare professionals make the decision on when people living with dementia should stop driving.
In business, a cool head is a very important asset. In times of crisis, an organization that can mount a smooth, professional and proportionate response will be one that minimizes impact on customers, negative press coverage and damage to the bottom line. In contrast, an organization that seems defensive and panicky will rapidly lose the faith of stakeholders.
Companies looking to implement ISO 9001:2015 often find that a key challenge is ensuring that their IT systems are up to scratch. Issues around the acquisition, supply, development, operation and maintenance of computer software sometimes need particular focus. Standard BS ISO/IEC/IEEE 90003:2018 provides guidelines for the application of ISO 9001 to computer software. What has changed in this recently updated edition?
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the use of non-invasive MRI scans on the NHS to help detect prostate cancer.
New standards published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are expected to accelerate the uptake of products like healthcare apps and wearable devices across the NHS.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is assembling a panel of experts to examine the controversial issue of gene editing with a view to setting clear guidelines and standards.
The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has published a new standard designed to make it easier for NHS staff to find patients' health and care records.
