Synopsis: |
This document sets out the Government's response to the Committee's report ("HCP 398-1, session 2004-05") on the use of new medical technologies within the NHS, published in April 2005. Topics discussed include: the use of telemedicine (including telecare), and its future potential for improving services; the recommendations of the Healthcare Industries Task Force (HITF) report published in November 2004; and, training issues arising from developments in new technologies. |