Brian Johnston

1 month ago | lexology.com | Brian Johnston |Michaela Herron |Jamie Gallagher

The European Union has taken a significant step forward in digital healthcare with the adoption of the European Health Data Space Regulation (EHDS) on 21 January 2025. EHDS is expected to come into force in March 2025 and will gradually roll out over the coming years. This landmark legislation aims to transform how health data is accessed, shared, and utilised across the EU, promising benefits for patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry stakeholders.

Oct 14, 2024 | smh.com.au | Brian Johnston

, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. This destination is overshadowed by its atomic bombing, but don’t be misled: Nagasaki is one of Japan’s most laid-back and enjoyable small cities. Most Japan cruise itineraries have a port call in Nagasaki, and why not: this city is scenic, agreeable and dense with history.

Oct 10, 2024 | lexology.com | Brian Johnston |Nina Milosavljevic

The European Commission's recent guidelines on the Data Governance Act (DGA) aim to enhance data sharing and spur innovation across the EU. Our Privacy & Data Security team examines the guidelines, highlighting critical insights for businesses and stakeholders navigating this evolving landscape. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the DGA's implications for data intermediaries and altruism organisations, and why staying informed is essential for leveraging new opportunities.

Apr 3, 2024 | channellife.com.au | Brian Johnston

Measurement is an important first step in a business’s journey towards carbon reduction. However, the perceived complexity of measuring carbon emissions often stops SMEs before they’ve even started. The spend-based method offers a simple, speedy, cost-effective solution for businesses. Changing regulations and the expectations for larger businesses to address their scope 3 emissions place SMEs under increasing pressure to measure their carbon footprint.

Mar 7, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Lyvonne N. Tume |Andrew Lynes |Brian Johnston |Victoria Waugh

What is known about the topic The evidence to support the practice of routine gastric residual volume measurement to guide enteral feeding is poor. Despite this, UK adult ICU practice surveys have shown this practice to be prevalent. What this paper adds This study shows nurses decision-making around measuring gastric residual volume is based on perceived fears and risks of having a full stomach and inaccurate assumptions about the accuracy and reliability of this measurement.