A new study led by researchers at The University of Manchester has found that digital technologies used in GP practices can significantly improve patient safety by reducing medication errors, supporting earlier diagnosis and helping prevent patient harm. The review found that digital patient safety tools in primary care can be beneficial - particularly when they combine multiple features, such as automated prescribing or missed test reports for doctors alongside digital communication tools for patients. One of the digital tools highlighted is the UK-developed PINCER programme, which uses electronic health records to help GPs and pharmacists identify and prevent incorrect prescribing. The programme showed that digital systems can improve safety at scale while supporting better use of NHS resources. SMASH is a digital medication safety tool that helps clinicians identify and address medication risks more quickly and consistently.