The 10th episode of the Digital Skills Talks, an online series hosted by the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform, will focus on how digital tools like electronic health records, telemedicine, and AI diagnostics are transforming healthcare, and the skills needed for patients and healthcare workers to use them effectively.About the 10th episode of the Digital Skills TalksOn 27 February at 9:00 (CET), the episode "From innovation to inclusion: advancing digital health literacy" will explore the vital intersection of technology and healthcare—and the skills required for patients and healthcare workers to make the most of these digital tools. The episode featured expert guests from diverse backgrounds in healthcare and policy development:Diane Whitehouse, Principal eHealth Policy Consultant and Editor-in-Chief – EHTEL Katja Nacevski, Programme Manager – Skills Partnership Health Industry Juliette Verwer, Advisor at the Dutch Patient FederationDigital tools are transforming healthcare by changing how patients, providers, and professionals interact with medical information. From electronic health records (EHRs) to AI-driven diagnostics and telemedicine, the shift towards a more digitally integrated health ecosystem has led to the rise of a critical topic: digital health literacy.In this episode, discover the challenges patients face when adopting new digital health tools and the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration—bringing together patients, healthcare providers, and tech developers to create digital health policies that work for everyone. You will get to know the BRIGHT Skills project and Be Well, two projects focused on reskilling healthcare industry professionals and healthcare professionals for the digital age. Learn how patient organizations are becoming powerful allies in boosting digital health literacy, empowering patients to take control of their health with confidence.The 10th episode of the Digital Skills Talks is now available on YouTube!You may also be interested inCourse 08 May 2026AI and Big Data in Global Health Improvement In an era where big data and artificial intelligence play an important role in healthcare, data sharing has huge potential for global health improvement and patient safety. On this four-week course, you’ll explore the benefits and challenges of... Online Up to 4 WeeksIntermediate +1AdvancedAdditional informationIndustry - field of education and trainingGeneric programmes and qualifications not further definedTarget audienceDigital skills for the labour force.Digital skills for ICT professionals and other digital experts.Digital skills in education.Digital skills for allGeographic scope - CountryAustriaBelgiumBulgariaCyprusRomaniaSloveniaCroatiaCzech republicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyIrelandMaltaLatviaLithuaniaLuxembourgNetherlandsPortugalPolandSwedenSpainSlovakiaShow moreShow lessTarget languageEnglishGeographical sphereEU institutional initiativeWebsite linkDigital Skills Talks 10th episode "From innovation to inclusion: advancing digi…Log in to comment
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