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Digital consultations usually are not reliable for assessing tonsillitis

In line with a study by the University of Gothenburg, digital health consultations usually are not sufficient for a reliable assessment of tonsillitis. Reliability is not going to be sufficient, increasing the chance of over- or under-treatment of sore throats. Tonsillitis is a typical reason for doctor visits and antibiotic prescriptions in primary care. To […]

Latest partnership addresses key challenges in regulating digital mental health technologies

A Wellcome-funded partnership between MHRA and NICE is addressing key challenges within the regulation and evaluation of digital mental health technologies (DMHTs), involving patients, the general public and mental health professionals.​ The long-term goal of this three-year project, which began in 2023, is to formulate guidelines and other sources of data for developers, healthcare professionals, […]