Telemedicine, electronic patient files, mobile fitness apps and similar software solutions bear great potential for improving people's well-being. Standards for health-related IT applications enhance data interoperability, security, and user experience, facilitating better patient care and medical research.

Insights

Healthcare cybersecurity: Diagnosing risks, prescribing solutions

Cyber-attacks can severely impact personal lives and put patients at risk of harm. That’s why cybersecurity is vital for healthcare organizations to protect patient wellbeing and privacy at all times.

Remote patient monitoring: A guide for healthcare specialists

Regular, accurate and timely information is crucial for managing health conditions and monitoring patient progress. This is true for physicians everywhere: from busy hospital wards to self-run practices.

Electronic health records explained

Electronic health records can revolutionize healthcare for both patients and providers. By promoting collaboration between health professionals, they foster a patient-centred approach to healthcare delivery.

Sample standards

Medical device software — Software life cycle processes

Medical device software
Part 2: Validation of software for medical device quality systems

Health software and health IT systems safety, effectiveness and security
Part 5-1: Security — Activities in the product life cycle

Health software
Part 1: General requirements for product safety

Health informatics — Information security management in health using ISO/IEC 27002

Medical device software
Part 1: Guidance on the application of ISO 14971 to medical device software