New Medical Advice App Is Being Trialled by the NHS
A London-based company, Babylon Health, has designed a smartphone app based on complex clinical algorithms which gives medical advice to patients; it is being trialled in London by the NHS. The App The app triages patients based on reported symptoms: they are asked a number of questions and are advised on these findings. The advice that is given is either self-care or a hospital referral or the patient is advised to make an appointment to see a GP. The trial is for six months and,…