Description
The module will provide students with a systematic knowledge and practical application of digital technology to support health-real life information provision. Students will learn about the evolving digital health landscape. There will be a focus on key technologies that will drive digital transformation such as telemedicine, electronic healthcare records, interoperability and AI (artificial intelligence). Students will get an in-depth understanding of current and emerging approaches, concepts and issues in digital health, including online networks to provide informational and psychological support to empower patients, big data, the future of privacy, the ethics of data collection in everyday life, as well as the impact of mobile and digital technology on health and wellbeing.
This module will be delivered in a hybrid learning format through online learning with face-to-face days. Every week will feature guest speakers from diverse backgrounds – including industry, clinic, and start-ups - focused at implementing digital solutions in healthcare.
The assessment will be interactive and permit students the opportunity to engage with developing an eHealth solution/product.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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