Saving lives with IT
Jonathan Ritchie, CIO of Mastercall Healthcare, explains how Bluetooth-connected devices can be used to remotely triage patients, potentially saving the NHS time and money, and saving lives
The Covid-19 pandemic has put incredible strain on the NHS, and it remains to be seen how the organisation will cope as we head towards the winter months, a time when health services traditionally feel...
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