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Case studies

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.

  • Equal access to bowel cancer treatments in Yorkshire

    Using patient data to identify and improve areas of poor practice

  • Demonstrating the safety of an anti-obesity medication

    Using data to ensure the safety of medications

  • Using data to plan services for people living with and beyond cancer

    Using patient data to look at what happens to someone after receiving a cancer diagnosis

  • Identifying Covid-19 as a public health risk through data analysis

    Monitoring data to identify emerging risks, such as epidemics

  • Improving treatments for COPD

    Real-time monitoring of a new treatment for COPD in Salford

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