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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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#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:THREAD #GoodID

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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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 #GoodID

#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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Covid-19: a huge stress test for electronic health record systems - STAT

Electronic health record systems aren't ready for Covid-19. But because the weaknesses are well-known, health systems can plan for them and around them.

https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/12/covid-19-huge-stress-test-electronic-health-record-systems/

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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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/ #GoodID

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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#COVID19

Coronavirus has become the booster shot that telemedicine was waiting for in India

Breakthrough moment.

https://qz.com/india/1833374/coronavirus-to-boost-telemedicine-apps-mfine-and-practo-in-india/

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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NHS developing app to trace close contacts of coronavirus carriers

Technology is nearly ready for use and would also tell people when they should self-isolate

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/31/nhs-developing-app-to-trace-close-contacts-of-coronavirus-carriers

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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Coronavirus: Cyber criminals threaten to hold hospitals to ransom - Interpol

Interpol warns that ransomware attacks could lead directly to deaths as healthcare resources are stretched by the crisis.

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-cyber-criminals-threaten-to-hold-hospitals-to-ransom-interpol-11968602

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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