Digital systems in the NHS

Harold and Anne discuss risk in IT in healthcare, the ‘right’ digital systems and IT expertise in the NHS. Harold Thimbleby is a lecturer in the department of computer science at Swansea University. He's expert adviser on IT to the RCP and is also a member of the World Health Organisation’s patient safety network. 

Dr Anne Kinderlerer

Digital health clinical lead, RCP

Professor Harold Thimbleby

See change fellow in digital health

Anne Kinderlerer

Contributor: Anne Kinderlerer

Anne.kinderlerer@rcp.ac.uk

Watch Time: 10 minutes

Published

12 July 2023

Theme

Digital Transformation

Sub Theme

Digital technology

About

Harold Thimbleby and Anne Kinderlerer discuss risk in IT in healthcare, the ‘right’ digital systems and IT expertise in the NHS.

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