Digital innovation in palliative care ECHO network

How digital advances are shaping palliative care

The use of technology in health and social care is progressing and developing at a rapid pace.

This ECHO network aims to develop a community of practice, encouraging and supporting health and social care practitioners to share experiences, new technologies and how this can improve health and social care for both patients, their relatives and carers. Register to the network now  .

This network is open to all levels of role and professions involved in providing palliative care.

Objectives of the network:

• To improve the lived experiences of patients and carers by using digital technologies and innovations.
• To improve access to training and information that allows participants to support patients to access basic technology and infrastructure.
• Highlight advanced technology that can be used by professionals to aid diagnosis, treatment, and support patients emotionally and psychologically.
• To highlight new and lesser-known tools and innovations.
• To explore ethical considerations involved in technological advances.