Updated 17:23 January 2nd 2024

Prof Harold Thimbleby …
Recent papers on healthcare, IT, and medical apps

I am developing a new web site for 2024! This old site is just to say something to keep people happy while I work on the new one. Meanwhile, please have a look at our new booklet on patient safety and digital health.


Recent controversies over pandemic modelling

About cybersecurity, including WannaCry

General overview

Human error

Mostly about apps

Mostly about numbers

Mostly about infusion pumps

Other topics

Bugs in a CareFusion infusion pump
On this infusion pump, the rate is simultaneously shown as 0.02 mL/h and in an error warning as minus 0.1 (it’s exsanguinating!). What does the log say, and who will be to blame for any harm?

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