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According to new research from BT , NHS staff have joined a chorus of voices calling for the rapid rollout of digital technology to tackle growing wait times for diagnosis and treatment , as concerns mount around existing targets to reduce hospital waiting lists in England .
BT RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS AN NHS STAFF CALL FOR ‘ LONG OVERDUE ’ INVESTMENT IN HEALTHTECH
This new research shows that three quarters ( 74 %) of NHS staff see future investments in tech as a priority . While NHS employees ( 60 %) also believe more funds should be spent on growing the size of the workforce .
Digital diagnostic tools , such as virtual image streaming and community-based healthcare services , like virtual wards , are already revolutionising access to health services by allowing patients to be diagnosed and treated from the comfort of their home . However , more than half ( 59 %) of the people working in the NHS believe pilots are taking too long to reach widespread adoption , and that this is ultimately holding back patient care .
The vast majority ( 93 %) of NHS staff see speedier access to diagnosis and treatment as either critically or very important
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