16 November 2016

The evidence on digital technology

The digital patient: transforming primary care?
Nuffield Trust 16 November 2016
  • A review of the evidence on digital technology and its impact on patients in primary care and the NHS 
  • It explores the impact of seven types of digital services offered by the NHS: 
    • Wearables and monitoring technology
    • Online triage tools
    • Online sources of health information and advice, targeted interventions and peer support
    • Online appointment booking and other transactional services
    • Remote consultations
    • Online access to records and care plans
    • Apps