News tagged with patient trust

Patients' views on electronic patient records

The digitisation of patient records needs much wider consultation if the NHS is to retain public confidence in patient confidentiality, says a new survey published today by the New Economics Foundation and th ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Oct 11, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

BMJ investigation raises concerns over NHS whistleblowing policies

Despite laws to protect NHS workers who wish to raise concerns about patient care, a BMJ investigation reveals that some NHS trusts still make it hard for staff to speak out.

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created May 19, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0




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Developing technologies to protect security and privacy of electronic health information

Information sharing requires that partners establish broad electronic trust among the caretakers of critical information and those who need and are authorized to use that information.

Technology / Other

created May 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Georgetown researcher on climate change: Reduce contribution, care for victims, advocate

Physicians and nurses have a role if not "a moral and professional responsibility to act" to help to reduce climate change and help those impacted, say the authors of "Climate Change & Health: Is There a Role for the Health ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 6

From beaker to bits: Collaboration creates computational model of human tissue

Computer scientists and biologists in the Data Science Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a rare collaboration between the two very different fields to pick apart a fundamental roadblock to ...

Biology / Other

created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Whole genome analysis of Chlamydia trachomatis highlights risks with current method of tracking

In a study released today in Nature Genetics, researchers have found that Chlamydia has evolved more actively than was previously thought. Using whole genome sequencing the researchers show that the exchange of DNA betwee ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Mar 11, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Genetic changes tracked as bacteria become a fatal infection

(Medical Xpress) -- An unusual case could tell researchers more about the genetic changes that occur when a common bacteria, normally carried without any problems, on rare occasions causes potentially life-threatening ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Zuckerberg's focus drives Facebook's ascent

When Mark Zuckerberg showed up to rent Judy Fusco's Los Altos, Calif., house in the fall of 2004, soon after he'd arrived in Silicon Valley, the landlord was immediately struck by his confidence.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 10, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 2

System to deliver organ transplant drug -- without harmful side effects

A new system for delivering a drug to organ transplant patients, which could avoid the risk of harmful side effects, is being developed by scientists at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Jan 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Smooth muscle cells created from patients' skin cells

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have created cells which make up the walls of blood vessels; research could lead to new treatments and better screening for cardiovascular disease.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Whiff of 'love hormone' helps monkeys show a little kindness

Oxytocin, the "love hormone" that builds mother-baby bonds and may help us feel more connected toward one another, can also make surly monkeys treat each other a little more kindly.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jan 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Uninsured turn to daily deal sites for health care

(AP) -- The last time Mark Stella went to the dentist he didn't need an insurance card. Instead, he pulled out a Groupon.

Technology / Internet

created Dec 31, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 32


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