Digital Health Unplugged, hosted by Jordan Sollof, is a podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of health technology and NHS IT. This episode features a discussion on the risks associated with the use of generative AI in healthcare.
In this episode, Jordan Sollof speaks with Euan McComiskie, health informatics lead at The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and a member of the Digital Health Networks CNIO Advisory Panel, and Eddie Olla, chief digital information officer at NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB). They delve into the potential pitfalls of generative AI, and what these concerns mean for clinicians and patients.
McComiskie shares insights on the Digital Health Networks’ position statement, recently discussed with Digital Health’s news editor Tammy Lovell, and the implications of AI within the healthcare landscape. Olla adds his perspective, highlighting key issues such as the potential for algorithmic bias and AI hallucinations in clinical settings.
The conversation explores how to balance the excitement surrounding AI advancements with a cautious approach to ensure patient safety and ethical practice. They also discuss the role that medical schools should be adopting in teaching and preparing the next generation of clinicians about AI technologies. The discussion concludes with predictions regarding the future of AI’s development and implementation in healthcare.
This episode of Digital Health Unplugged is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms.
Guests:
- Euan McComiskie, physiotherapist, health informatics lead at The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and member of Digital Health Networks CNIO Advisory Panel
- Eddie Olla, chief digital information officer at NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB
