Ambulance data reveals hidden health patterns
A significant number of individuals are not captured in traditional health statistics due to their interactions with ambulance services instead of hospitals or GPs. In a recent study of ambulance…
Healthcare data refers to the information that is collected, stored, and analyzed within the healthcare system. This data can encompass a wide range of information, including patient medical records, treatment histories, diagnostic results, billing information, and health outcomes. It is used to improve patient care, facilitate research, inform policy decisions, and enhance operational efficiencies within healthcare organizations. Healthcare data can be classified into various types, such as structured data (quantitative, easily categorized), unstructured data (qualitative, such as clinical notes), and semi-structured data (like lab results). The effective management and analysis of healthcare data are crucial for advancing medical research, ensuring quality healthcare delivery, and supporting public health initiatives. It has become increasingly important in harnessing technologies like electronic health records (EHRs), data analytics, machine learning, and big data to derive insights and improve overall health outcomes.
A significant number of individuals are not captured in traditional health statistics due to their interactions with ambulance services instead of hospitals or GPs. In a recent study of ambulance…