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Targeting back pain treatment to those most in need
Using patient data to stratify risk of long term disability.
- Individual care
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Analysing the link between radiotherapy for Hodgkin Lymphoma and breast cancer
Understanding more about the impact of radiotherapy at a young age
- Treatment and prevention
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Learning more about blood cancer
Data from thousands of people is giving new insights into blood cancer
- Understanding disease
- Diagnosis
- Treatment and prevention
- Planning
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Understanding the needs of people with cancer
Assessing the concerns of people with cancer using an electronic tool
- Individual care
- Planning
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Evaluating bowel cancer care in Yorkshire
Using patient data to identify and improve areas of poor practice
- Treatment and prevention
- Planning
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Demonstrating the safety of a treatment for heart failure
Analysing a potential link between angiotensin receptor blockers and cancer
- Treatment and prevention
- Patient safety
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Understanding hip fractures
Collecting audit data to monitor and improve the treatment for hip fracture
- Treatment and prevention
- Planning
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Can diabetes drugs cause bladder cancer?
Using data to assess the evidence of risks and benefits
- Patient safety
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Using GP records to learn more about the health of carers
Learning more about carers to ensure they get the support they need
- Planning
- Policy
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Comparing cancer survival
Understanding why cancer survival varies between countries
- Understanding disease
- Policy
Case studies
There is a wide range of ways that patient data can be used to deliver better care and improve health. Explore the case studies to learn more. Please let us know if you have good examples to share.