Patients: Wearable Technology
Commons · Question 10100 · Tabled 21 Oct 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Rachael Maskell
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that the use of digital wearables in the NHS is accompanied by professional interventions.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 29 Oct 2024
Digital health technologies, including digital wearables, empower patients to manage their own health and get rapid access to peer support and clinical advice. Leveraging digital tools can improve the timeliness of interventions by helping frontline staff...