The UK Department of Health called for people to submit new ideas about new or existing smartphone apps to support the country’s healthcare, and nearly 12,600 votes were cast.
“Developing smartphone apps is the next step in giving patients the information and advice they need and want to stay healthy,” the health department said in a statement.
The apps are aimed at helping patients manage long-term conditions like diabetes, post-traumatic stress and high blood pressure, as well as helping people locate public clinics on a map, and educating people on ways to keep fit and eat healthy.
UK health officials said that healthcare apps are already being used by 15,000 patients like cancer sufferers, and pregnant women as well as those with diabetes, heart problems or lung conditions.
Innovation and technology can revolutionize the health service, and we are looking at how the NHS can use these apps for the benefit of patients, including how GPs could offer them for free,” he added.
Further details will be revealed this spring.
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