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An NHS "kitemark" for health-related smartphone apps is one of a number of new technological initiatives being backed by NHS chiefs in England.
The NHS has previously said it wants to be "paperless" by 2018 and give patients access to health records via laptops or mobile phones
These new detailed plans also include an e-version of the red book that records baby's immunisations.
But there are concerns about the timescale of plans - and data security.
With the rapid growth of health-related apps for mobile phones and other personal devices, an NHS "kitemark" is to be introduced to validate those deemed to be safe for patients to use.
This authentication process would give doctors peace of mind to recommend apps to help patients manage health conditions.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30027504
Yet another assumption that everyone has access to laptops or smartphones (and the boradband contracts to support internet access)
The NHS has previously said it wants to be "paperless" by 2018 and give patients access to health records via laptops or mobile phones
These new detailed plans also include an e-version of the red book that records baby's immunisations.
But there are concerns about the timescale of plans - and data security.
With the rapid growth of health-related apps for mobile phones and other personal devices, an NHS "kitemark" is to be introduced to validate those deemed to be safe for patients to use.
This authentication process would give doctors peace of mind to recommend apps to help patients manage health conditions.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30027504
Yet another assumption that everyone has access to laptops or smartphones (and the boradband contracts to support internet access)