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Figure 3. All these systems should communicate with
each other (or “interface”) when they receive new information, or when they wish to retrieve information, but, at present, not all of them do. HL7 defines a series of electronic messages to support administrative, logistical, financial, as well as clinical processes. We, in the United Kingdom, are planning to intensify the pace of the rollout of virtual wards, so we can deliver these services across the whole country. The UK government has made £450 million available over the next two years to support this initiative. In the next 20 years, data in the electronic
patient records (EPR) / electronic medical record (EMR) will connect to software systems that use of complex algorithms and software, or in other words, artificial intelligence (AI), to emulate human cognition in the analysis, interpretation, and comprehension of complicated medical and healthcare data. Specifically, AI is the ability of computer algorithms to approximate conclusions without direct human input. The AI conclusions will be immediately available for clinician to review and enhance their own decisions about the clinical care provided to their patients. A typical system will have data being pushed
directly from the healthcare technology into the Gateway management software, where it
is processed for transmission to the electronic patient record. This is an instantaneous process with 100% accurate data entry. The data can then be used confidently for clinical decision support, clinical research, and finally into AI supported intelligent systems (see Fig 3). This typical system deployment allows healthcare technology to connect to the EPR through the HL7 compliant gateway management system, where the data can instantly be accessed by clinicians and nurses to make faster better decisions. The data can also be used for clinical research applications and, ultimately, allow healthcare organisations to develop more intelligent systems.
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4. Lenel, Andreas, et al. How to organise a system of Healthcare Technology Management. London: Lewes, 2005.
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References 1. Anandaciva, Siva. The spring Budget 2024: what does it mean for health and care services? The King’s Fund. [Online] 8 March 2024. [Cited: 3 April 2024.]
https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight- and-analysis/blogs/spring-budget-2024-health- care-services.
2. Marr, Bernard. The 10 Biggest Trends Revolutionizing Healthcare In 2024. Forbes. [Online] 3 October 2023. [Cited: 3 April 2024.]
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Key issues raised in this article will be discussed in depth at the EBME Expo this year. The 2024 event takes place 26-27 June at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, UK. This sizeable venue has enabled the event to expand and keep up with demand from both exhibitors and delegates, and to offer three conference areas: EBME, Operating Theatres, and Training/Procurement. Attendance is free – to pre-register your place, visit: https://www.
ebme-expo.com/pre-registration
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About the author
Dr. John Sandham CEng DProf FIHEEM FIWBL MIET currently chairs the EBME Expo, EBME website, and is Executive Advisor to MTS Health Ltd. He is an internationally respected ‘Chartered Engineer’ (CEng), with over 35 years of experience. John is also well known academically, with over 300 published articles, and a ‘Doctorate in Professional Studies’ (DProf) for Compliance in Medical Devices Management Policy.
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