The doctor on your Xbox? The NHS needs more digital ambition

Patients and staff use a wide range of new technologies, from smart watches to virtual gaming. Let's see how the NHS can use it

Imagine a world where doctors and nurses glance at their watch to see patient updates, where virtual reality headsets are used to consult on medical procedures, or where patients could interact with their doctor through their television or media console.

All of this, and a great deal more, is achievable with the technology we have today, but both the NHS and its technology suppliers are yet to embrace what's possible and make these scenarios happen.