NHS and internet of things: 'The future of care is about the patient taking control'

NHS and internet of things: 'The future of care is about the patient taking control' Internet-connected devices could impinge strict data security rules. But for doctors and nurses already monitoring their patients remotely, it’s a no-brainer

Healthcare is seen as one of the most promising arenas for the internet of things. The potential for doctors and nurses to monitor patients remotely through internet-connected devices could lead to a much more efficient health system – with fewer needless checkups and quicker identification of problems.

NHS England is beginning to experiment, through its NHS Test Bed programme. But it is early days for most healthcare professionals. The NHS has a reputation for introducing new technologies later than other organisations – and there are specific concerns with the internet of things. These include problems integrating data from devices with heavily-secured patient record systems, as well as concerns about overloading professionals with data. Continue reading... The Guardian