Publication date: 

1 Aug 2013

Ref: 

Clin Med; 13(4): 336-9.

Author(s): 

Reynolds CJ. Better value digital health: the medium, the market and the role of openness.

Publication type: 

Article

Abstract: 

The recent NHS 'hack days' have showcased the enthusiasm and talent of the junior doctor body as well as the potential of open source, open governance and small-medium enterprise. There still remains much scope for developing better value digital health services within the NHS. This article sets out the current state of NHS information technology (IT), how it fails to meet the needs of patients and professionals alike and suggests how better value digital health can be achieved.