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#COVID19 is likely to change healthcare forever.
The pandemic has exposed the shortcomings of our healthcare systems - but if used properly, digitization could be part of the solution.
Here's some articles we've found on digital health and #coronavirus:
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The pandemic has exposed the shortcomings of our healthcare systems - but if used properly, digitization could be part of the solution.
Here's some articles we've found on digital health and #coronavirus:
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In the US 
, hospitals are beginning to share information about their supply of protective equipment such as masks.
A new digital tool could analyze for the first time which facilities have enough equipment, and where more is needed:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/12/813984872/coronavirus-pushes-more-hospitals-to-share-data-about-inventories-of-protective-?t=1584536422202
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, hospitals are beginning to share information about their supply of protective equipment such as masks.A new digital tool could analyze for the first time which facilities have enough equipment, and where more is needed:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/12/813984872/coronavirus-pushes-more-hospitals-to-share-data-about-inventories-of-protective-?t=1584536422202
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#COVID19 has exposed huge gaps in health record systems, including:
Interoperability
Vulnerability
Agility
This article outlines how, by forcing us to reckon with our weaknesses, #coronavirus could help us improve:
https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/12/covid-19-huge-stress-test-electronic-health-record-systems/
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Interoperability VulnerabilityAgilityThis article outlines how, by forcing us to reckon with our weaknesses, #coronavirus could help us improve:
https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/12/covid-19-huge-stress-test-electronic-health-record-systems/
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Doctors in the UK 
have been told they can talk to patients on WhatsApp 
during #COVID19.
As more doctors work from home, it’s become necessary for platforms like this to be used.
But steps must be taken to protect patients’ data
:
https://www.digitalhealth.net/2020/03/clinicians-told-they-can-use-whatsapp-to-share-data-in-face-of-covid-19/
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have been told they can talk to patients on WhatsApp during #COVID19.As more doctors work from home, it’s become necessary for platforms like this to be used.
But steps must be taken to protect patients’ data
:https://www.digitalhealth.net/2020/03/clinicians-told-they-can-use-whatsapp-to-share-data-in-face-of-covid-19/
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In India 
, consultations with doctors are beginning to take place remotely.
If #telemedicine becomes a permanent part of the healthcare structure, it could be hugely helpful for people in remote areas
:
https://qz.com/india/1833374/coronavirus-to-boost-telemedicine-apps-mfine-and-practo-in-india/
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, consultations with doctors are beginning to take place remotely. If #telemedicine becomes a permanent part of the healthcare structure, it could be hugely helpful for people in remote areas
:https://qz.com/india/1833374/coronavirus-to-boost-telemedicine-apps-mfine-and-practo-in-india/
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Tracking the spread of a pandemic is vital to stopping it 
The NHS is working on an app
that could alert people who have come into contact with someone with #COVID19.
But what does this mean for patient privacy?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/31/nhs-developing-app-to-trace-close-contacts-of-coronavirus-carriers
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The NHS is working on an app
that could alert people who have come into contact with someone with #COVID19.But what does this mean for patient privacy?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/31/nhs-developing-app-to-trace-close-contacts-of-coronavirus-carriers
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Interpol has warned that hospitals around the world 
are especially vulnerable to #cybercrime during the #COVID19 crisis.
A compromised system at this time could be catastrophic, putting patients’ lives at risk:
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-cyber-criminals-threaten-to-hold-hospitals-to-ransom-interpol-11968602
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are especially vulnerable to #cybercrime during the #COVID19 crisis.A compromised system at this time could be catastrophic, putting patients’ lives at risk:
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-cyber-criminals-threaten-to-hold-hospitals-to-ransom-interpol-11968602
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In a fast-moving pandemic, having the latest information is critical.
But some regions have limited access to the internet due to government blackouts.
For doctors, that’s a huge obstacle in the way of keeping patients safe:
https://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m1417
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But some regions have limited access to the internet due to government blackouts.
For doctors, that’s a huge obstacle in the way of keeping patients safe:
https://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m1417
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Access to patient data is vital for doctors to treat patients, and accurate info is more important now than ever 
But systems don’t always work as they should
#GoodID investigates:
https://www.good-id.org/en/articles/truth-proof-and-tech-quest-better-digital-health/
#COVID19 #DigitalIdentity #Coronavirus
But systems don’t always work as they should
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investigates:https://www.good-id.org/en/articles/truth-proof-and-tech-quest-better-digital-health/
#COVID19 #DigitalIdentity #Coronavirus
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