John Wilkinson, from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), discusses how better reporting of problems with medical devices from NHS staff can play a vital role in patient care
At a time when healthcare providers are tasked with improving the quality of services, whilst also reducing costs, providing medical equipment that is working efficiently and effectively is more important than ever – and more challenging than ever
When introduced in 2002, PbR was a successful financial tool to increase activity, however, the NHS has since changed and so must this system, argues the Medical Technology Group
As the incidences of traumatic injuries, cancers and cardiovascular disease continue to rise, the impact of surgical intervention on public health systems will grow
Nick Hunn, vice chairman of the Mobile Data Association, looks at how the health service is embracing a variety of mobile technologies to transform service delivery and patient care
The Medical Technology Group has warned that the UK is falling behind other European countries in uptake of medical technologies
Nick Hunn, Vice Chairman of the Mobile Data Association, highlights the need for more Assisted Living devices to help patients monitor and manage their conditions from home
The Medical Technology Group looks at some of the most common reasons for technology’s under-use
MEDICA, the largest international medical trade fair, is the central market platform for the medical technology industry in 2008
An intelligent approach to procurement is needed if we are to realise the benefits of innovative technologies in the health sector
Diane Gilmour, trustee for the Association for Perioperative Practice, discusses the importance of instrument integrity and sterility
John Wilkinson, director general of the Association of British Healthcare Industries, reviews the UK technology market
John Wilkinson, Director General of the Association of British Healthcare Industries explains the benefits of medical technology to UK plc
We are an established engineering company based in Cardiff, South Wales and have been trading for 15 years, the company was started by David Hill initially working out of a small lock up garage and making gates and railings for domestic customers, to our current workshop of 5300sq ft.
As the years have progressed we have moved away from domestic customers and focused more on business customers, we have also increased our product and service offerings and we now offer general fabrication, specialist fabrication and site services on a nationwide basis.
MGPS Services Ltd are an independent company accredited to ISO 9001:2015 and provide Medical Gas
Northwich’s Victoria Infirmary (VIN) Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has enabled more patients
With health sector vacancies at a record high, one NHS trust in Kent is battling back by offering more than 300 fully-paid apprenticeships, from nursing to administrators
The NHS must embrace the agency workforce. During this staffing crisis, recruitment agencies and temps are playing a crucial role in keeping wards open and the wheels of the NHS turning, writes Yerin Seo, senior campaigns advisor at the Recruitment and Employment Confederati