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South West Clinical Senate Recommendations on the shift from Analog to Digital and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare

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The Clinical Senate's purpose is to collaborate with commissioners in order to outline the best possible setups for services, all in the pursuit of providing high-quality, long-lasting healthcare. To accomplish this, we create inquiries related to specific service areas, and these questions are deliberated upon during Senate Council meetings. Through this process, the Clinical Senate aspires to become a valuable ally, offering essential insights and guidance to the entire healthcare system.

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Latest News and Work from the Senate

South West Clinical Senate. Student mental health (Jul 2019)

On the 18th July 2019 the Clinical Senate deliberated the question: How can healthcare services and universities work together with students to improve their mental health and wellbeing, preventing university…
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Senate Council Meeting: Primary Care Networks

On the 23rd May 2019 the South West Clinical Senate deliberated the question: What is the role of Primary Care Networks in the development of high-quality health and social care…
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South West Clinical Senate. Primary Care Networks (May 2019)

What is the role of Primary Care Networks in the development of high-quality health and social care services, care pathways and improved clinical outcomes in the South West? This topic…
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South West Clinical Senate. Stage Two Clinical Review Report: Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) STP: Maternity Transformation Proposal (May 2019)

This report has been produced by the South West Clinical Senate for Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) and provides recommendations following…
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Community Pharmacy Recommendations in the news

Recommendations made by the South West Clinical Senate’s Council members at January’s Senate Council meeting are the focus of a new article on The Pharmacy Journal’s website. On 29th January…
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About South West Clinical Senate

The Clinical Senate plays a crucial role in collaborating with commissioners to define the best possible service setups that ensure high quality, long-lasting healthcare services. To achieve this, they raise pertinent questions regarding specific service domains, which are deliberated upon in Senate Council meetings. Through this approach, the Clinical Senate aims to become a valuable advisor and supporter of the entire healthcare system.

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