Introducing the New Ardeo Platform

The latest release of Ardeo’s Pathway Management System is introducing a complete architectural overhaul, specifically designed to improve care coordination workflows in clinical settings.

• Modular technology stack: React, FastAPI, Java
• Optimised for NHS Trusts and private hospital networks
• Faster performance and better scalability
• Secure multi role access across clinical teams
• Seamless patient pathway navigation, data capture, and form management
• Deployable on premises or in the cloud, supporting a variety of healthcare IT strategies

For Complex Clinical Workflows

Ardeo eMDT is a specialised platform for treatment pathway management and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) coordination, developed to streamline the operational and clinical decision-making needs of NHS and independent providers.

Core Capabilities

• Coordinate care across teams and providers
• Manage the full patient journey through diagnostics, treatment, review, and discharge
• Structure and document multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs)
• Support role based collaboration among clinicians, admin staff, and external care partners

Healthcare System Integration

Built for interoperability, Ardeo connects seamlessly with NHS and private healthcare systems using:

• HL7, direct connections and other national standards
• NHS-specific interfaces for real-time data synchronisation across:
  • Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
  • Patient Administration Systems (PACS),
  • PACS Imaging Systems (MRI etc) and image transfer via BBRAD and IEP
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacy
  • Scheduling systems
  • Clinical communication platforms

Based on Field Experience

This release reflects lessons learned from real world deployments in:

• NHS and Private care referals
• NHS and Private Cancer MDTs

It addresses common frontline issues such as:

• Poor visibility of patient status
• Fragmented care notes across systems
• Delays due to disconnected workflows

The New Architectural Overview

Frontend (React + TypeScript)

• Fast page loads for time sensitive care settings (e.g., ward rounds, MDT reviews)
• Next.js for server side rendering and improved offline performance
• Consistent layout via shared Material UI components
• Storybook documentation to help teams customise interfaces for specialist clinics

Security and Role Based Access

• Keycloak for secure authentication using OAuth 2.0 + PKCE
• RBAC ensures clinicians, coordinators, and admin staff only access what they’re authorised to see
• Tokens are short lived and securely stored using HttpOnly cookies

Clinical Data Optimisation

• React Query keeps views up to date with background refresh
• Switching between patients, treatment stages, or forms is nearly instantaneous

Backend (Python + Java)

FastAPI Microservices

• Services separated by clinical domains: patients, calendar/scheduling, tasks, pathways
• Clean, maintainable APIs that support rapid iteration for NHS pilots or private hospital deployments
• Pydantic models and dependency injection maintain safety and testability

Java Services

• Handles clinical logic for:
  • Pathway stage progression
  • Dynamic form logic (e.g., tumour board assessments, pre-op screening)
  • Task allocation to clinical roles (nurses, consultants, care navigators)
• Supports patient record lifecycles and embedded audit logging

Data and Background Processing

• PostgreSQL powers the clinical record store
• SQLAlchemy provides robust async ORM operations
• Alembic ensures safe schema migrations in highly regulated environments
• Background services (e.g., pathology PDF generation, referral email delivery) processed by Celery and RabbitMQ

Key Improvements for NHS and Private Providers

• ⏱️ Pathway load times reduced by 60%
• 🔄 Task assignment speed nearly doubled
• ⚙️ Complex MDT forms render instantly
• 🔐 All actions (edits, downloads, referrals) are fully audited and compliant with:
  • NHS Information Governance (IG)
  • UK GDPR

DevOps and Deployment Flexibility

On-Premises (Common in NHS Trusts)

• Lightweight Kubernetes (k3s) or Docker Compose for local hospital deployment
• Minimal downtime for updates; supports NHS Trust network restrictions

Managed Cloud Hosting

• Runs on AWS with:
  • Auto-scaling
  • Secure secrets management
  • Rolling updates via Helm

Configuration by Environment

• OAuth tokens, endpoint settings, and feature toggles managed using:
  • .env files
  • Kubernetes secrets
  • AWS Secrets Manager

What’s Next: Future NHS and Patient-Facing Enhancements

Coming Soon

• No-code dashboards for clinicians, administrators, and auditors
• Integrated care analytics dashboards to monitor treatment outcomes and service performance
• Expanded NHS API support, including:
  • e-Referrals
  • FHIR-based interoperability

Patient Features

• Secure portal and app for patients to view and coordinate care plans
• Feedback forms integrated directly into the care pathway

How to Get Involved

The new Ardeo platform is available now for secure download or trial deployment.

📣 Stay informed through our:

• Blog
• User forum
• Partner mailing list

We are actively seeking:

• NHS Trusts with pathway coordination projects
• Voluntary sector organisations delivering community health
• Developers and designers with an interest in social purpose health tech

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