Standards in clinical AI: Aligning innovation with patient safety

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AI experts and clinicians came together for a PRSB panel discussion exploring how standards can support the safe and effective use of clinical AI across the NHS. The session, Standards in clinical AI: Aligning innovation with patient safety, was attended by PRSB’s audience of stakeholders, including partners and member bodies, and brought together clinical, technical and policy perspectives on this rapidly developing area.

The Q&A-based discussion focused on how clinical AI works with unstructured data, the role of standards in enabling structured and shareable information, and how the regulatory and compliance landscape for clinical AI is evolving. Panellists also considered which frameworks matter most for maintaining patient safety, alongside opportunities and challenges facing organisations as AI technologies become more widely used in clinical settings. The session concluded with open discussion and questions from the audience.

A recording of the event is now available for anyone who would like to watch the session back or share it with colleagues who were unable to attend.

Event panel

  • Dr Chandu Wickramarachchi
    Chief Clinical Information Officer at EPRO Chair

  • Dr Paul Jewell
    Co-founder and CEO at Assuric

  • Dr Kieran Walsh
    Clinical Director at BMJ

  • Dr Annabelle Painter
    GP, HealthTech and AI specialist

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“If someone’s been working for a period of time, in a form of therapy, for instance, where there’s an agreed plan for the locality when they may present in an emergency situation … then it’s really important for us to be able to see that that information and be able to act appropriately according to that because, you know, there isn’t and there shouldn’t be a stock response to that. These plans are designed to be individualised and personalised.  All services should be giving that personalised approach to care wherever possible. And a standard such as [PCSP standard] definitely moves us closer towards being able to do that. [Not acting on agreed plans] is a key finding in terms of emergency responses over the years where responses have been inappropriate.” – Mental Health Nurse

“Following a particular plan that’s been put into place will result in much better outcomes and prevent the sort of poor outcome which would otherwise be leading to an unplanned hospital admission.” – General Practitioner