NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients
The NHS is integrating AI into its app to direct patients to the most appropriate healthcare services.
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The NHS announced it would use AI on its app to direct patients to appropriate services. This technology will determine which service is best for patients, including whether they need a GP appointment.
Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The NHS will deploy AI within its app to determine which services are best for patients. According to The Telegraph, the technology will specifically identify if a patient requires a GP appointment.
Coverage from the BBC, The Guardian, and The Telegraph emphasizes the use of AI for patient redirection. Additionally, Digital Health reports that the NHS is backing the rollout of integrated AVT as part of a £10bn tech funding initiative.
Future developments include the upcoming Health Tech World Live event, occurring in less than two months, as reported by Health Tech World.
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Quick answers
What will the AI specifically do for patients?
It will direct patients to the appropriate services and determine if a GP appointment is necessary.
How is this tech rollout being funded?
Digital Health reports it is part of £10bn in tech funding.
Which app will feature this AI?
The AI will be implemented within the NHS app.
Coverage (5)
- NHS backs rollout of integrated AVT as part of £10bn tech funding Home | Digital Health · 21d ago
- Less than two months to Health Tech World Live Health Tech World · 21d ago
- NHS to use AI on its app to direct patients to appropriate services The Guardian · 21d ago
- AI will tell NHS patients if they need a GP appointment The Telegraph · 21d ago
- NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients BBC · 21d ago
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