IT in healthcare pt2: High-tech remedies promise lasting results
New technology is being harnessed to improve medical knowledge, increase health awareness and boost patient safety
Improving access to medical information and patient records may be top of the list for both the government and most UK health organisations, but there are many examples of hardware and software innovation...
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