
Write down the job of a health app before assessing its features
A health app can make a task easier without establishing that it improves a clinical outcome.
Apps and connected care services assessed through intended purpose, evidence, accessibility and integration with real care pathways.

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Digital health includes tools used in care delivery, health information and everyday service access. This section separates administrative convenience, personal tracking and clinical functions so their evidence can be assessed appropriately. Readers will find practical coverage of intended use, accessibility, privacy and the handover between an application and a care team.
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A health app can make a task easier without establishing that it improves a clinical outcome.

Digital health covers a broad range of products.