Healthcare Meets Web 2.0 

ZeFrank posted a link on his blog this week that outlined a huge leap in how Web 2.0 ideas can be used for real world situations. He showcased a medical practice that functions solely via a combination ... of house calls and online tools, that of Jay Parkinson, MD . At first I thought it was a joke, but it seems it is not only real, but a working idea. I went over to Parkinson's web site to check out what he had to say. He has taken a mixture of Web 2.0 ideas like the look and feel of his site, the simple navigation and a direct approach to his mission statement and combined it with a medical practice that make house calls and does Internet consultations. At first it is a bit disconcerting, but as you read you slowly begin to think his idea could really catch on. How many illnesses could a doctor catch early on if they were able to see where you live and work? By bringing back house calls, the doctor is able to put your complaints and ailments in a context and better help you. They are abl   [More...] [Less...]

Association of British Healthcare Industries 

Welcome to ABHI The Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) is the lead, and largest, industry association for the medical technology sector in the UK. We represent companies whose output makes ... up for around eighty percent of the industry’s total. Our membership includes some of the leading businesses in the sector in the UK right the way through to small independent companies. Our members produce essential products for the NHS - everything from life support machines through to latex gloves. The Times newspaper on 3rd December 07 contained a pullout supplement on medical technology, with contributions from the ABHI. Read it here... Join ABHI and reap the benefits ... If you are looking for an industry association to represent your interests both in the UK and European Medical Devices industry, you have already taken a wise step in discovering what ABHI can offer you. ABHI has been representing the medical devices and technology industry since its formation in 1989, providin   [More...] [Less...]

IHEEM Home page 

The Institute is the Learned Society and Professional Body for all those involved in Healthcare Estates, including architects and builders, engineers and estates officers, and facilities personnel in both ... the public and private sectors. Click on a menu item to find out more about us.   [More...] [Less...]

Welcome to the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine 

The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine is dedicated to bringing together physical science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry to Share knowledge, ... Advance science and technology, Inform and educate the public with the purpose of improving the understanding, detection and treatment of disease and the management of patients. IPEM achieves these aims by: Improving standards in clinical practice Providing leadership and advice on scientific and engineering issues in healthcare to other healthcare professionals, government and the public. Sponsoring conferences, meetings and publications to stimulate research and innovation, and to disseminate its results Supporting clinical scientists and technologists in their practice through education and training Supporting development of high quality healthcare in other countries Improving its performance as an organisation. Healthcare Scientist of the Year Awards. This year Professor Sir   [More...] [Less...]

Philips Global 

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Siemens AG - Global Web Site 

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OpenClinical: knowledge management technologies for healthcare 

WHY ? The recent growth in the scientific understanding of diseases and their management has been unprecedented, but has not been matched by an equivalent ability to apply that knowledge in practice. It ... is now humanly impossible for unaided healthcare professionals to deliver patient care with the efficacy, consistency and safety that the full range of current knowledge could support. WHAT ? OpenClinical is an international organisation that has been created to promote awareness and use of decision support, clinical workflow and other advanced knowledge management technologies for patient care and clinical research. GOALS Openclinical.org provides a substantial and growing set of resources for technologists, clinicians, healthcare providers and suppliers who wish to find out more about this field. OpenClinical aims to build a community of users, researchers and suppliers, and to disseminate development tools and techniques for building healthcare applications that comply with the highe   [More...] [Less...]

Tomorrow’s Wireless World: Ofcom report on future communications technology | Ofcom 

Stephen has recently had a hip replacement operation. He lives some distance away from his family and is keen to remain independent and involved in his local community during his recovery period. During ... the operation, an implanted sensor was fitted to Stephen’s hip and temporary monitors were attached to his knees. These sensors monitor his movements and transmit this information to his home hub, so that doctors are able to follow his recovery process. Stephen’s house has been enabled for assisted living, allowing him to remain in contact with his family, as well as with doctors and carers, via a home hub in his living room. This allows Stephen to contact his family using video conferencing, enabling them to see, as well as hear, that he is feeling well. Stephen’s home has also been fitted with an automatic pill dispenser, which senses if the pill box has been opened at the correct time and if not, sends a signal to the home hub. An alarm then sounds to remind Stephen to take his medic   [More...] [Less...]

Welcome to the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine 

The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine is dedicated to bringing together physical science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry to Share knowledge, ... Advance science and technology, Inform and educate the public with the purpose of improving the understanding, detection and treatment of disease and the management of patients. IPEM achieves these aims by: Improving standards in clinical practice Providing leadership and advice on scientific and engineering issues in healthcare to other healthcare professionals, government and the public. Sponsoring conferences, meetings and publications to stimulate research and innovation, and to disseminate its results Supporting clinical scientists and technologists in their practice through education and training Supporting development of high quality healthcare in other countries Improving its performance as an organisation. This event is open to early career reseachers working in bioscien   [More...] [Less...]