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Scotland's Pioneering Spirit: A Legacy of Medical and Healthcare Innovation

Lloyd Price

Here are some examples of Scotland's global reach in digital health and care: NHS Scotland's national digital health record: This record stores patient information electronically, making it accessible to healthcare professionals across the country. This has improved patient care and reduced duplication of services.

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The The Five Biggest Areas of Opportunity for Digital Health

The Digital Health Corner

According to most recent statistics from the Office of the National Coordinator, use of EHRs has increased from 20% in 2004 to 87% in 2015. Opportunities thus exist for life sciences and technology companies to develop products for this new therapeutic approach. Social Media.