AI in healthcare: what are the risks for for the NHS?
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- Over seven million patients are on the NHS waiting list in England, and there are around 100,000 staff vacancies.
- Artificial intelligence could revolutionize the health service by improving patient care and freeing up staff time.
- AI can help by:
- Spotting risk factors to prevent chronic conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes.
- Assisting clinicians by analyzing scans and X-rays to speed up diagnosis.
- Maximizing productivity by performing routine administrative tasks, such as:
- Automated voice assistants.
- Scheduling appointments.
- Capturing doctors’ consultation notes.
