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There is a wide range of ways that patient data can be used to provide better care and improve health. Explore the case studies to learn more. Please let us know if you have good examples to share.

Impact of work
  • (-) Diagnosis (1)
  • Individual care (1)
  • (-) Planning (2)
  • Policy (2)
Disease type or population group
  • Cancer (4)
  • Cardiovascular disease (1)
  • (-) Carers (1)
  • (-) Child and paediatric health (2)
  • COPD (1)
  • Dementia (2)
  • Diabetes (1)
  • Kidney disease (1)
  • Musculoskeletal conditions (1)
  • Parkinson's (1)
  • Pregnancy and maternal health (1)
  • Rare diseases (2)
  • (-) Vision (1)
Sources of data
  • GP records (1)
  • Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) (1)
  • Research cohorts (1)
Location
  • (-) UK (3)
Type of organisation
  • (-) Charity (3)
  • (-) Commercial organisation (1)
  • Government (1)
  • University (3)
Media
  • Understanding the needs of children with vision impairment or blindness

    Using patient data to find out how many children have vision impairment or blindness, which then led to better screening.

    • Planning
    • Policy
  • Improving newborn screening

    Using patient data to better screen for, and look after, newborn babies with congenital hypothyroidism.

    • Individual care
    • Diagnosis
  • 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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