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The integration allows blood test results to be shared electronically with Cambridge University Hospitals.

Responding to an answer in parliament by a junior health minister, Labour’s Shadow Cabinet Office Minister Jo Platt warned the government of the dangers of the 2,300 NHS computers thatstill run on Windows XP.

Also: French academic hospital CHRU de Nancy announces 10-year enterprise informatics agreement with Royal Philips, former NHS England director Sir Bruce Keogh joins messaging app firm and others. 

Coroners have called for action to prevent further fatalities linked to the NHS Pathways system following 11 patient deaths.

The eight-stage international model allows healthcare providers to measure their technology deployments against those of their peers.

Charles Alessi, HIMSS chief clinical officer, looks at the impact of patients becoming more informed, assertive and engaged in their care.

GE Healthcare says its anaesthetic machines pose no patient risk, after concerns that the devices could be tampered with by hackers.

Following the unexpected death of his celebrity son over a decade ago, Kim Ledger is campaigning to reduce prescription drug-related deaths. Digital surveillance could be part of the solution.

The Patient Safety Strategy says new system will use AI to improve learning from care incidents.

Also: EU Cybersecurity Act comes into force, Quibim gives update on PRIMAGE project, Edinburgh university receives award for eHealth resource, and others.