#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& #39;s some articles we& #39;ve found on digital health and #coronavirus:

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In the US https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ" title="Flag of United States" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of United States">, 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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In the US https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable=, 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/... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GoodID"> #GoodIDhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿ‘" title="Thumbs up" aria-label="Emoji: Thumbs up">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿ†”" title="Squared id" aria-label="Emoji: Squared id">" title="In the US https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ" title="Flag of United States" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of United States">, 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/... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GoodID"> #GoodIDhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿ‘" title="Thumbs up" aria-label="Emoji: Thumbs up">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿ†”" title="Squared id" aria-label="Emoji: Squared id">" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
#COVID19 has exposed huge gaps in health record systems, including:

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ" title="Shield" aria-label="Emoji: Shield">Vulnerability
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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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Doctors in the UK https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง" title="Flag of United Kingdom" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of United Kingdom"> have been told they can talk to patients on WhatsApp https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿ’ฌ" title="Speech balloon" aria-label="Emoji: Speech balloon"> during #COVID19.

As more doctors work from home, itโ€™s become necessary for platforms like this to be used.

But steps must be taken to protect patientsโ€™ data https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿ”’" title="Lock" aria-label="Emoji: Lock">:

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 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ" title="Flag of India" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of 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://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="โ›ฐ๏ธ" title="Mountain" aria-label="Emoji: Mountain">:

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 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿšซ" title="No entry sign" aria-label="Emoji: No entry sign">

The NHS is working on an app https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿ“ฑ" title="Mobile phone" aria-label="Emoji: Mobile phone"> 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 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐ŸŒŽ" title="Earth globe americas" aria-label="Emoji: Earth globe americas"> are especially vulnerable to #cybercrime during the #COVID19 crisis.

A compromised system at this time could be catastrophic, putting patientsโ€™ 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, thatโ€™s a huge obstacle in the way of keeping patients safe:

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Access to patient data is vital for doctors to treat patients, and accurate info is more important now than ever https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€โš•๏ธ" title="Health worker (light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Health worker (light skin tone)">

But systems donโ€™t always work as they should https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐Ÿค”" title="Thinking face" aria-label="Emoji: Thinking face">

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https://www.good-id.org/en/articles/truth-proof-and-tech-quest-better-digital-health/

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