Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 December 2020. It was answered by Nadine Dorries (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 December 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Atrial Fibrillation: Diagnosis
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to expand the use of digital technologies to improve the remote detection of atrial fibrillation as result of restrictions on face-to-face appointments during the covid-19 outbreak.
- Answer
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The NHS is investing £9 million to fund a demonstrator project to test out new ways of providing treatment to people with Atrial Fibrillation using virtual clinics. NHSX continues to support and encourage emerging innovative diagnostic tools, for example through the Artificial Intelligence Health and Care Awards.
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- Written question
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- 127656
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Diagnosis Atrial fibrillation Coronavirus
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- Yes
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- 2020-12-17 18:08:02 +0000
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