Healthcare technologies
Technologies could transform and improve the way healthcare is delivered. What are the main concerns and challenges that policy makers should focus on?
This POSTnote examines the state of research into human variability, and the prospects, challenges and policy implications of more personalised medical treatment.
Personalised medicine, April 2009 (163 KB , PDF)
Personalised medicine, April 2009 (163 KB , PDF)
Technologies could transform and improve the way healthcare is delivered. What are the main concerns and challenges that policy makers should focus on?
The UK has an ageing population increasingly living with multiple health conditions. Research shows there may be challenges to supporting healthy ageing and improving quality of life for older populations, as current health and social care services are under increasing pressures.
What are the challenges facing deprived communities in the UK, and what opportunities are there for addressing these?