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Data and digitalisation: The way forward
As Medica 2019 fast approaches, all eyes will turn to Düsseldorf, which will provide a platform for visitors to discover the latest in healthcare technology. ‘Digitalisation’ is the keyword at this
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year’s event, and – along with ‘data’ – is setting the pathway for what many believe is the future of the NHS in terms of diagnostics, prevention and patient safety. Patient data, in particular, is playing a huge role in the UK, with Trusts and manufacturers alike both realising the potential for future healthcare improvements. One example is a strategy whereby seven new data hubs will be rolled out, in a bid to enable cutting-edge research for health discoveries, and to give patients across the UK faster access to pioneering new treatments. Led by Health Data Research UK, the hubs are being developed to improve the lives of people with debilitating conditions, and will link up different types of health data, making it more easily accessible and user- friendly for research, while maintaining strict controls around data privacy and consent. The potential benefits to patients include earlier diagnosis, the development of more effective treatments, and more efficient management of the health service - all of which have the potential to improve outcomes. Patients, researchers and clinicians will work together to explore the safe and ethical use of health data for research into specific diseases including cancer, Crohn's disease and asthma. They will also enable access to data for trialling new treatments and support improvements in clinical care. Patients will be involved in decisions about how their data is used to ensure the benefits are returned to the NHS and the wider UK community, and existing rules for accessing data safely and securely will continue to apply. The Health Data Research Hubs are part
of a four-year £37 million investment from the UK Government Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) announced in November 2017, led by UK Research and Innovation, to create a UK-wide system for the safe and responsible use of health- related data on a large scale. In theory, the hubs could also stimulate further economic growth through greater research activity.
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Each hub was selected following an open competition by an independent panel, involving patient and public representatives. They were assessed against criteria that included the potential for impact, the innovative uses of data, plans for involving patients and the public, and the value for public funding.
‘Digitalisation’ is the keyword at this year’s event, and – along with ‘data’ – is setting the pathway for what many believe is the future of the NHS in terms of diagnostics, prevention and patient safety
Over 100 organisations from the NHS and universities to charities and technology and pharmaceutical companies across the UK are involved in the hubs. The aim is to bring their collective expertise together to maximise the value of health data research potentially benefiting millions of people across the country. The project is just one of the many data- driven strategies being employed in the UK, and Medica 2019 will provide a fascinating opportunity for visitors to discover even more of the latest technical innovations and research. Undoubtedly, it will be data and digitisation that will best serve the requirements of the NHS Long Term Plan. To discover more about this year’s Medica, turn to page 51 where The Clinical Services Journal provides a special 32 page focus.
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