The CSP has cautioned that the allocation of a significant NHS data contract to the US technology company Palantir should be accompanied by robust security and confidentiality measures. Euan McComiskie, the health informatics lead at the CSP, noted that while the decision was anticipated, it “does not come without controversy and challenge”. “It …
An overview of changes to the first contact physiotherapy roadmap
Did you know that the first contact physiotherapy roadmap is changing? In this blog, we offer a brief overview of what these changes are, as well as the response from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). What’s changing? The independent portfolio route will no longer be an option (date TBC). Those who have …
Virtual patient simulations launched to help train physiotherapy staff with decision-making
Virtual patient simulations have been rolled out by The Personalised Care Institute as a training resource for physiotherapy staff. It is designed to help strengthen clinicians’ shared decision-making (SDM) skills through a series of simulated lifelike patient consultations. Created in collaboration with Keele University, the virtual patient scenarios are freely available to all healthcare professionals. …