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This study explores the ethical implications of using a “sensitive” virtual assistant (SVA), an AI-driven chatbot designed to support people in vulnerable positions, such as those with disabilities, i ... -
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Key factors influencing clinicians adoption of AI included performance expectancy and available support. Additional themes such as clinician hesitancy, legal concerns, and physician involvement – also ... -
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Ethnic minorities in England face persistent barriers to mental health care, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study highlights ongoing disparities, including cultural stigma, language barriers, ... -
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Post-pandemic, telehealth has become a core part of healthcare, powered by remote monitoring and virtual care. Despite challenges with integration and reimbursement, real-time monitoring is transform ... -
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Smaller countries face challenges in healthcare innovation procurement due to limited resources and expertise. To overcome these hurdles, European initiatives like joint procurement aim to foster coll ... -
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In the next 25 years healthcare technologies, like pagers, fax machines, and paper records, are expected to disappear, replaced by digital automated systems. The Medical Futurist Institute’s Bertalan ... -
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Artificial intelligence offers huge potential in healthcare from early disease detection to reducing clinician workload and improving diagnostic accuracy, but rolling it out too quickly can lead to wa ... -
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Preventable diseases account for eight of the top ten causes of death in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These nations face significant healthcare challenges, including workforce shortages, ... -
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Interoperability continues to be one of healthcare’s more prominent and recurring challenges. Despite a number of initiatives aiming to close the gap, there is still no universal approach. Countries l ... -
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Rushing the adoption of AI in healthcare can lead to poor outcomes and wasted resources. A strategic, well-planned approach is key readiness assessments, pilot projects, and robust stakeholder engagem ... -
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Embracing digital tools could save the NHS millions by streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing care delivery. But The Health Foundation examines which digital tools are actually saving time, w ... -
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DATs can enhance autonomy, social interaction, and safety for people with dementia. While most studies report positive effects, some highlight negative outcomes like anxiety or resistance to technolog ... -
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To improve diversity in clinical trials, researchers must address recruitment barriers and account for socio-economic factors. Designing inclusive trials ensures broader population representation, mak ... -
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AI holds promise in allied health fields like physiotherapy and speech therapy, improving diagnostic accuracy, personalising treatments, and enhancing efficiency. However, challenges such as data priv ... -
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What if technology designed to save time in the NHS is actually doing the opposite? A recent study by The Health Foundation reveals that many health technologies, like electronic health records and ro ... -
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Hugh Alderwick, Director of Policy at the Health Foundation responds to the government's announcement about abolishing NHS England. ‘Abolishing NHS England is a watershed moment in how the English NHS ... -
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Last year’s BMJ Future Health Conference brought together clinicians, researchers and clinical leaders for a vital discussion on the role of digital innovation in healthcare. This year we’re back for ... -
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Instead of blaming colonialism alone for injustices, it is important to recognise universal human tendencies, like the desire for power, which contribute to oppression. Combining decoloniality with an ... -
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LLMs can enhance decision-making, reduce administrative tasks, and empower patients, but concerns about privacy, data bias, and accuracy remain. The article offers guidance for primary care clinicians ... -
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This qualitative study explored the experiences of ethnically diverse NHS staff, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for cultural change and better support Key themes incl ...
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