Search Tag: digital divide
2024 14 Oct
The digitisation of healthcare has introduced significant innovations, including patient portals that enable access to electronic health records (EHR), communication with healthcare providers, and improved patient outcomes. However, a concerning issue remains: the digital divide, which affects marginalised communities, particularly those from racial...Read more
2024 14 Oct
The digitisation of healthcare has introduced significant innovations, including patient portals that enable access to electronic health records (EHR), communication with healthcare providers, and improved patient outcomes. However, a concerning issue remains: the digital divide, which affects marginalised communities, particularly those from racial...Read more
2024 01 Aug
In an increasingly digital world, access to online services has become essential for participating fully in society. However, recent studies indicate that many UK families cannot engage with today's digital society due to a lack of online skills and access to necessary devices, data, and broadband. This digital divide is a social issue and a significant...Read more
2024 01 Aug
In an increasingly digital world, access to online services has become essential for participating fully in society. However, recent studies indicate that many UK families cannot engage with today's digital society due to a lack of online skills and access to necessary devices, data, and broadband. This digital divide is a social issue and a significant...Read more
2020 14 Aug
With pandemic-induced lockdowns and travel curbs, telemedicine offers a safe and convenient way to meet the healthcare needs of patients without leaving their home. However, in the U.S., new research shows many older adults (65 years and above) – who are more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection – are not ready for video visits mainly due to inexperience...Read more
2017 09 Jan
Despite the proliferation of high-tech medical gadgets and systems, a new U.S.-wide survey finds the digital divide is growing wider. Notably over the last 12 months patient adoption of healthcare technology dropped -- amid data hacking fears and a perceived lack of privacy protection by healthcare providers, according to the study by Black...Read more