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Virtual wards don't go far enough for patients or clinicians: we must bridge the gaps before winter
With virtual wards vital to the NHS’s ability to function this winter, three experts from Infinity Health, DrDoctor, and Feebris assess what is needed to bridge the gaps in provision ahead of increased winter demand.
What are virtual wards?
Appropriate digital tools are a key part of the NHS’s future and in the medium-term, virtual wards will be an important contributor to getting the NHS back on its feet after the pandemic. They will enable it to provide treatment to the patients that are waiting as a result of the backlog.