The Scottish government is moving to invest more funds in mobile services, after new technology displayed in recent trials provided strong benefits and increase patient care.

Staff at NHS Western Isles where able to achieve a 50 per cent increase in the time they spent with patients after the introduction of digital pens.

NHS Western Isles Chief Executive Gordon Jamieson, said: “The NHS Western Isles digital pen project has attracted a lot of attention nationally, and some other health boards have now taken our lead and have invested in the technology themselves.”

NHS health boards have been given access to a £1 million fund in order to employ technical equipment and services and achieve improved patient care.

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Mobile solutions already have generated positive results, with increased efficiency, reducing time spent on paperwork and improving communications

The Health Secretary Alex Neil said: “Technology is invaluable for staff who work in community settings”.

“I am pleased to see so many examples of digital technology benefitting patients across Scotland and freeing up time for staff to spend with patients.”

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