Aspects of big data
Variety
Structured data (such as date of birth, medical history, pulse and heart rate) and unstructured data (such as images, videos, music, email and information from social media)
Veracity
Data accuracy and trustworthiness;
in other words, data quality
Value
Generate information, knowledge and insights from the data
Volume
Massive in the magnitude of terabyte / petabyte or above
Velocity
Streaming data flow, real‑time / near‑real-time data analytics
● New technology to enhance patient safety
COVER STORY
● No more boundaries for radiology images
● Development of filmless technology
● Streamlined workflow model for four million sets of radiology images
● Triumph over 9-year uphill struggles
FEATURE
● Restoring the distinct past of KWH
● ‘Like for like’ approach in restoration
PEOPLE
● Young physiotherapist builds a playground in developing country
● Most-loved facilities in the playground
HELEN HA
● Small electrical appliances now available at the online shop
WHAT'S NEW
● New leaders adopt a down-to-earth leadership style
● Mothers’ great companion on the journey of breastfeeding
● Measures to facilitate breastfeeding in workplace
● Make the most out of big data in service planning
● Big data analytics platform to be launched by year-end – no copy and take away of data
STAFF CORNER
● TPH psychiatric rehabilitation centre develops multi-disciplinary training for patients’ recovery
● Fall prevention programme helps elders stay safe and healthy
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