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Barts Health NHS Trust launches app for cognitively impaired

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An app to support people with cognitive disabilities, developed with clinicians at Barts Health NHS Trust, has started to be made available more widely to patients. A key application is to help patients manage the transition between services, such as moving from child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) to adult services.

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7 Holiday IVR Tips for Navigating the Year-End Rush at Your Pharmacy

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1) Update & Communicate Your Store Hours First things first – you will want to make sure to adjust store hours on your pharmacy’s IVR dashboard so patients are informed you are closed when they call in on a holiday. 5) Personalize Your Holiday IVR Greetings Who says IVR messages have to sound like robots?

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2023 predictions and challenges in the healthcare business

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Millennials and Gen-Zers have lived digitally-connected lives, and most consumer services have already catered to digital demands – whether that’s ordering grocery delivery, shopping online without visiting the store, or purchasing a car to be delivered. The biggest criticism of AI is its dehumanising aspect.

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Clear COVID health information essential for return to normal healthcare – report

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A lack of clear information on COVID risk is stopping people with long-term conditions accessing the care they need – and could be storing up problems for the future. People living with long-term health conditions have been missing vital tests and monitoring because they fear contracting the novel coronavirus.

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How blockchain can revolutionise medical records and save lives

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One of the most challenging problems in the health-care industry is balancing people’s medical privacy with ease of access to medical history via electronic health records (EHRs). This takes away from other important aspects of tending to clients and can even eat into the physician’s personal time. Here’s how.

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CVS and Walgreens Walkouts: What Independent Pharmacies Should Know

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Walgreens employees also participated in walkouts from October 9th to 11th, leading to confirmed store closures in Oregon, Arizona, Washington, and Massachusetts. Invest in Staffing: Ensure that your pharmacy is adequately staffed to handle the volume of prescriptions and patient care services efficiently.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Healthcare Applications

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Apart from high-quality care, personalization, and transparency, patients are eager to have more control over their time and day-to-day health activities with easy access to accurate medical information. Deloitte reports that 350,000 apps related to health are available in top app stores worldwide.