Clinica's Guide to UK Medtech 2008
Friday 31 October 2008 Salina Christmas - Web Editor

The Guide to UK Medtech 2008, to be distributed at the Medica 2008 event in Dusselfdorf, Germany, explores issues such as innovation, public-private partnership, the NIC-Darzi review, and also focuses on Wales and Northern Ireland.

In this animated podcast, our Senior Science Reporter Madeleine Armstrong talks to the Clinica Editor, Ashley Yeo, about the topics covered. The Guide to UK Medtech 2008 will be available at the ABHI stand, the trade stand and also at the Informa Healthcare stand at the show.

In this issue:

Exporting the UK healthcare model

The UK has a strong international healthcare reputation through its clinical expertise, education and training via the Royal Colleges, and the National Health Service, which is now 60 years old and widely regarded as the platform on which the UK’s excellence in healthcare has been built.

Good dialogue with government all-important

All parties gain from better communication between government and medical technology manufacturers, says GE Healthcare, which asserts that HITF, and now the MMTSG, have laid the ground for a better future.

Focus on Wales

Medical technology is thriving in Wales, which offers a unique combination of skills, academic excellence and commercial enterprise. The annual BioWales event in Cardiff plays a large part in getting this message out.

The benefits of the NIC and Darzi review for new tech

With its web-based portal for innovators complete, the National Innovation Centre’s role in helping to bring pre-commercial technologies into circulation is now clearly seen as fulfilling a vital role. Much is also expected of the long-awaited Darzi review.

The technology supplier and the Trusts

Medical technology companies are seeing the benefits of working more closely with NHS Trusts on tailored approaches to their needs. Managed Equipment Service contracts is one option, as Siemens Healthcare explains.

Driving lifesciences in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is an important contributor to global developments in lifesciences, with a particular focus on oncology, diagnostics, medical devices and connected health.

The health system as an innovator

The UK leads the way in publication of quality-of-care standards and in adopting incentives for innovation. Healthcare systems can effectively promote access to innovations in a number of ways.

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