Rory - any app that claims an intended purpose of treating, diagnosing, improving or monitoring a specific disease or condition is a medical device, and as such need regulatory clearance to be allowed on market, i.e. a UKCA mark or CE mark. Being externally audited and approved sorts the wheat from the chaff, as you say. Additionally there are numerous ISO standards for all aspects of medical devices, from cyber security to usability that are mandatory. The MHRA have a public database anyone can use to check if an app is regulatory approved, and only regulatory approved medical devices can be prescribed.
The paid for app, « My pain diary 2 » is very customisable and is an invaluable tool for chronic illness patients, whatever the cause as it can track when you take « as needed » medication, appointments and you can also track pain levels and suspected triggers. It will even help you to compile a *.pdf report for your GP or consultant, recording the preceding 3 months for their records.
Rory - any app that claims an intended purpose of treating, diagnosing, improving or monitoring a specific disease or condition is a medical device, and as such need regulatory clearance to be allowed on market, i.e. a UKCA mark or CE mark. Being externally audited and approved sorts the wheat from the chaff, as you say. Additionally there are numerous ISO standards for all aspects of medical devices, from cyber security to usability that are mandatory. The MHRA have a public database anyone can use to check if an app is regulatory approved, and only regulatory approved medical devices can be prescribed.
The paid for app, « My pain diary 2 » is very customisable and is an invaluable tool for chronic illness patients, whatever the cause as it can track when you take « as needed » medication, appointments and you can also track pain levels and suspected triggers. It will even help you to compile a *.pdf report for your GP or consultant, recording the preceding 3 months for their records.