Brit J Hosp Med
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This editorial explores how technology has helped clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic, from patient care to education, the changes that have been made and the numerous exciting possibilities of where technology can amalgamate with health care.
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The 1990s saw the implementation of three European directives that aimed to standardise medical device legislation. EU regulations replace and repeal these directives, to improve the safety, effectiveness and traceability of medical devices. This article discusses the implications of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (Medical Device Regulation) for hospital doctors who prescribe and manufacture custom-made medical devices.