Hi Derek
I work in the NHS as a nurse. I am not in any way IT or digital savvy, but I would like to comment.
I visited a US hospital on an exchange last year. I saw the benefits of using e wristbands in many situations; drug administration, medical notes, treatment requests and communication between teams even down to what type of surgery and the equipment that is needed for that surgery.
I could see that it solved numerous problems it could solve.
It boils down to money, finding a wristband 'brand' that will fit all of the NHS requirements and needs and most of all the NHS needs to use just the ONE type. What ever digital system we use it needs to be the same one. Standardisation is the key, but with multiple budget holders and differing needs among providers we may end up with different types that do not have the same safety standards.
This is a great question for anyone working in NHSX