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Cyberattack disrupts patient care at London hospitals

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NHS hospitals in London have declared a critical incident caused by a ransomware attack on a pathology services provider, leading to cancelled procedures and patients having to be transferred to different care providers.

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Forging the Future: Navigating Pharmacy Automation Regulations for Enhanced Patient Care

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Learn how automation, including robotics and intelligent software, can enhance pharmacist efficiency and patient care. Find out how our industry experts are working to accelerate the adoption of regulations that facilitate the use of automation for medication patient dispensing.

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How is Teledermatology Changing Patient Care? 

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

One of the most significant advancements in recent years is the rise of teledermatology, a subspecialty that combines telehealth with dermatological care. The post How is Teledermatology Changing Patient Care? appeared first on BoardVitals Blog.

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Overcoming Bias: How Cultural Competence Improves Patient Care

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In a world rich with diversity, pharmacists need to understand how varied backgrounds and special needs can impact a patient’s decisions in managing their health and medication protocols.

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Pharmacy Membership Model May Result in Better Patient Care, Financial Feasibility

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In comparison with the traditional volume-based pharmacy model, the membership model decreases financial barriers while increasing customer-pharmacist relationships.

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Supply chain, email attacks against healthcare groups frequently threatening patient care, report finds

Fierce Healthcare

Supply chain and business email compromise (BEC) attacks against healthcare organizations are among the leading threats to patientscare and outcomes, according to a new survey report from cyberse | A newly published industry survey also found that IT executives were less concerned about ransomware vulnerability despite an uptick in organizations (..)

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Siloed Systems Hinder Patient Care

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Collaboration between health system specialty pharmacies and manufacturers can benefit patients in the long run.