Tag: internet

‘Lack of skills and distrust’ preventing patients from using internet

by Anna Smith | Feb 13, 2020 | News | 0

A “lack of skills and a distrust of health information online” are two of the biggest barriers keeping patients from using the internet.

Age ‘shouldn’t be a barrier’ in adopting tech in NHS

by Anna Smith | Sep 17, 2019 | News | 0

In 2019, 91% of adults in the UK are recent internet users, but just 47% of adults aged 75 years and over are.

NHS Trust plans first internet addiction centre

by Selina McKee | Jun 25, 2018 | News | 0

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is intending to launch the first center that aims to treat internet addiction.

CQC takes action against web pharmacies

by Selina McKee | Apr 6, 2017 | News | 0

The Care Quality Commission has taken action against four online pharmacies after concluding that their services were posing a risk to patient safety.

Regulators warn public on dangers of web pharmacies

by Selina McKee | Mar 3, 2017 | News | 0

The Care Quality Commission is advising people to take care when using online primary care services and ensure that they follow guidance set out by the General Medical Council, as some have been found to be putting patients at risk.