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Dr rob walter

Getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland

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In our latest article, Dr Rob Walter, clinical intelligence director at Optum (formerly EMIS) and GP in Dumfries, discusses the importance of clinicians’ voices being heard in the consultation around Scotland’s new health and care data strategy and how at Optum, getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland.

To read the full article on Futurescot, please click here.

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