Key Takeaways

• Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust integrates a video service with its electronic patient record system to enhance clinical decision-making.
• Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust launches an enterprise imaging solution for radiologists across Southeast England.
• An AI-powered chest CT service has been implemented in Southwest England to aid in the early detection of lung cancer.

Integration of Video Services at Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has successfully integrated a clinical video management service known as vCreate with its Epic electronic patient record (EPR) system. The deployment, which took place on April 1, 2025, allows both patients and clinicians to upload and manage unlimited clinical videos and images. This initiative aims to improve the efficiency of clinical decision-making and facilitate faster precision diagnostics by providing seamless access to vital patient visual data.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Implements Imaging Solution

In February 2025, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust became the sixth NHS organization in the South East 2 Imaging Network to implement Sectra’s enterprise imaging solution. This technology enables radiologists to quickly access a single instance of radiology imaging across six NHS trusts, covering a wide area of Southeast England. With this system in place, professionals can instantly retrieve imaging data such as x-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, significantly improving collaboration and response times in diagnostics.

West Middlesex University Hospital Launches Pediatric Prescribing Tool

On April 2, 2025, West Middlesex University Hospital introduced a clinical decision support tool named Dosium Touchdose, specifically designed to reduce prescribing errors among pediatric patients. Clinicians are encouraged to utilize this tool for all paediatric prescriptions in both the emergency and general medicine departments. The solution automatically calculates appropriate drug dosages by integrating data from electronic health records, local guidelines, and live updates from the British National Formulary for Children.

AI Chest CT Service for Lung Cancer Detection

The Peninsula Imaging Network (PenRAD) has rolled out an AI-powered chest CT service across four NHS trusts in Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly to enhance early lung cancer detection. The Qure.ai technology, referred to as qCT, began deployment in January 2025 and is being used to process approximately 1,200 chest CT scans weekly across multiple facilities, including Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. This innovative service aims to assist radiologists in early identification and monitoring of lung nodules indicative of lung cancer.

Children’s Health Ireland Signs Contract with Sectra

Children’s Health Ireland has recently entered a five-year contract with Sectra for medical imaging and cybersecurity solutions. The agreement, finalized in January 2025 after four months of procurement, aims to enhance access to diagnostic imaging and reporting for healthcare teams. The technology will be implemented in the new children’s hospital currently under construction in Dublin, focusing on delivering specialized and complex care for pediatric patients.

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