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by Ciara Ferrier 10 August 2026
Whilst acknowledging questions and concerns around the use of AI, it must also be acknowledged that AI can introduce greater efficiency simply by assisting in small everyday tasks.
by Ciara Ferrier 8 August 2026
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by Ciara Ferrier 6 August 2026
It’s an uncomfortable truth that, in private healthcare, a treatment plan is also a sales pitch.
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by Ciara Ferrier 5 August 2026
Patients can be fragile and vulnerable. Looking after patients begins and ends in the administrative cycle. Systems and processes should make the journey as ea
Keeping you compliant blog post by Ciara Ferrier Business Administration Services Ltd
by Ciara Ferrier 4 April 2026
10 ways a medical secretary virtual assistant can keep you compliant, avoiding litigation, legal or medicolegal issues.
How can a medical secretary virtual assistant improve the patient experience?
by Ciara Ferrier 29 March 2026
A medical secretary virtual assistant adds value to your patients' experience by improving access, communication, personalisation, patient journey and patient focus
There is an increased use of AI Scribes but still a place for human-ear transcription
by Ciara Ferrier 8 March 2026
Transcription is seeing increased use of AI Scribes to create letters or reports. Whilst useful for note taking, human ear transcription remains most accurate
by Ciara Ferrier 21 February 2026
Working with children during the school holidays can be challenging but by planning, prioritising and following-up you can balance your commitments
Ciara Ferrier has completed the BDIA Introduction to Dentistry Course
by Ciara Ferrier 5 February 2026
Ciara Ferrier completed the British Dental Industries Association Introduction to Dentistry course.
Improve workflows by introducing automation using Microsoft Power Automate
by Ciara Ferrier 5 February 2026
Improve workflows by introducing automation into your customised Microsoft Teams space using Microsoft Power Automate
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