@racheljlawrence.bsky.social
Research Fellow @UCL >> Rapid Service Evaluation Team (RSET)
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📢 Job alert – Researcher wanted!
We’re looking for a strong critical thinker with a good understanding of a range of qualitative research methods and an enthusiasm for high-quality research and analysis.
If you think this might be you, we'd love to hear from you.
We’re looking for a strong critical thinker with a good understanding of a range of qualitative research methods and an enthusiasm for high-quality research and analysis.
If you think this might be you, we'd love to hear from you.
Researcher (R07/25)
We're looking for a strong critical thinker with a good understanding of a range of qualitative research methods to contribute directly to our mission by delivering high-quality research, evaluation,…
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November 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
📢 Job alert – Researcher wanted!
We’re looking for a strong critical thinker with a good understanding of a range of qualitative research methods and an enthusiasm for high-quality research and analysis.
If you think this might be you, we'd love to hear from you.
We’re looking for a strong critical thinker with a good understanding of a range of qualitative research methods and an enthusiasm for high-quality research and analysis.
If you think this might be you, we'd love to hear from you.
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HAPPY THURSDAY!🥳 We're delighted to announce our 3rd keynote for #QHRNConf26 - Dr Gemma Hughes (@gemhughes.bsky.social). Read more about her work (+give us a follow) here: tinyurl.com/bddfkrja
🗓️A gentle reminder that abstract submissions close in <1 month (1 Dec). More info: qhrn2026.exordo.com
🗓️A gentle reminder that abstract submissions close in <1 month (1 Dec). More info: qhrn2026.exordo.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
HAPPY THURSDAY!🥳 We're delighted to announce our 3rd keynote for #QHRNConf26 - Dr Gemma Hughes (@gemhughes.bsky.social). Read more about her work (+give us a follow) here: tinyurl.com/bddfkrja
🗓️A gentle reminder that abstract submissions close in <1 month (1 Dec). More info: qhrn2026.exordo.com
🗓️A gentle reminder that abstract submissions close in <1 month (1 Dec). More info: qhrn2026.exordo.com
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🚨Two exciting conference updates this morning...🚨
🌟BMJ Open will be returning as a sponsor!
🎟️ Early-bird tickets will go on sale Jan 2026:
🔹 £120 – full price
🔹 £100 – student
🔹 £60 – PPIE
🔗 Reminder - abstract submissions open until 1 Dec: qhrn2026.exordo.com
@bmj.com
🌟BMJ Open will be returning as a sponsor!
🎟️ Early-bird tickets will go on sale Jan 2026:
🔹 £120 – full price
🔹 £100 – student
🔹 £60 – PPIE
🔗 Reminder - abstract submissions open until 1 Dec: qhrn2026.exordo.com
@bmj.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🚨Two exciting conference updates this morning...🚨
🌟BMJ Open will be returning as a sponsor!
🎟️ Early-bird tickets will go on sale Jan 2026:
🔹 £120 – full price
🔹 £100 – student
🔹 £60 – PPIE
🔗 Reminder - abstract submissions open until 1 Dec: qhrn2026.exordo.com
@bmj.com
🌟BMJ Open will be returning as a sponsor!
🎟️ Early-bird tickets will go on sale Jan 2026:
🔹 £120 – full price
🔹 £100 – student
🔹 £60 – PPIE
🔗 Reminder - abstract submissions open until 1 Dec: qhrn2026.exordo.com
@bmj.com
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🚨ABSTRACT PORTAL OPEN🚨Submit your #QHRNConf26 abstracts now at qhrn2026.exordo.com
Theme: ‘The Transformative Power of Qualitative Research: Insights, Impact and Innovation’. Our 5 streams and info on keynotes can be found at tinyurl.com/yhr8ez7r
🗓️Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
Theme: ‘The Transformative Power of Qualitative Research: Insights, Impact and Innovation’. Our 5 streams and info on keynotes can be found at tinyurl.com/yhr8ez7r
🗓️Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
October 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM
🚨ABSTRACT PORTAL OPEN🚨Submit your #QHRNConf26 abstracts now at qhrn2026.exordo.com
Theme: ‘The Transformative Power of Qualitative Research: Insights, Impact and Innovation’. Our 5 streams and info on keynotes can be found at tinyurl.com/yhr8ez7r
🗓️Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
Theme: ‘The Transformative Power of Qualitative Research: Insights, Impact and Innovation’. Our 5 streams and info on keynotes can be found at tinyurl.com/yhr8ez7r
🗓️Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
Get your submissions ready👀👀
📢EXCITING UPDATE: Get ready to submit your conference abstracts soon! Our abstract submission portal will be live on Monday 13th October at 9am. Keep your eyes peeled for the link 👀🍌 #QHRNConf26
October 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Get your submissions ready👀👀
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📢 There are still some spots available on our upcoming training course on supervising a #qualitative or #mixedmethods PhD!
This is a great #training course for any new or established PhD #supervisors wanting to develop or refresh their skills. More below 👇
This is a great #training course for any new or established PhD #supervisors wanting to develop or refresh their skills. More below 👇
🚨We have another QHRN training course now OPEN for registration. Join us for:
'Supervising a Qualitative or Mixed-Methods PhD'
🗓️ 4th November 2025
🕑 2-5pm UK time
For more info & to register click here 👇https://www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-health-research-network/training-programme
'Supervising a Qualitative or Mixed-Methods PhD'
🗓️ 4th November 2025
🕑 2-5pm UK time
For more info & to register click here 👇https://www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-health-research-network/training-programme
September 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
📢 There are still some spots available on our upcoming training course on supervising a #qualitative or #mixedmethods PhD!
This is a great #training course for any new or established PhD #supervisors wanting to develop or refresh their skills. More below 👇
This is a great #training course for any new or established PhD #supervisors wanting to develop or refresh their skills. More below 👇
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A global clinical trial for a new Huntington’s disease treatment has posted positive results today, announced by trial sponsor uniQure and UCL scientists Prof Sarah Tabrizi and @profwild.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social. Watch on BBC News at One 📺
September 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A global clinical trial for a new Huntington’s disease treatment has posted positive results today, announced by trial sponsor uniQure and UCL scientists Prof Sarah Tabrizi and @profwild.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social. Watch on BBC News at One 📺
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A new major UK study has found that implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into #NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around:
🔹 governance
🔹 harmonisation with old IT systems
🔹 finding the right AI tools and staff training
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
🔹 governance
🔹 harmonisation with old IT systems
🔹 finding the right AI tools and staff training
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
Study sheds light on hurdles faced in transforming NHS healthcare with AI
Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around governance, harmonisation with old IT systems and finding the right AI…
www.ucl.ac.uk
September 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A new major UK study has found that implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into #NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around:
🔹 governance
🔹 harmonisation with old IT systems
🔹 finding the right AI tools and staff training
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
🔹 governance
🔹 harmonisation with old IT systems
🔹 finding the right AI tools and staff training
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
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👀 In case you missed this last week: first-in-kind study of procurement & early deployment #AI in #healthcare at scale 👇
Important lessons for future implementation of #AI in #NHS.
Funded by @nihr.bsky.social
@racheljlawrence.bsky.social @angusramsay.bsky.social
#digitalhealth
Important lessons for future implementation of #AI in #NHS.
Funded by @nihr.bsky.social
@racheljlawrence.bsky.social @angusramsay.bsky.social
#digitalhealth
Implementing AI into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications including harmonisation with old IT systems, finds major study led by UCL researchers @angusramsay.bsky.social & @profnaomifulop.bsky.social
@ucliehc.bsky.social
@ucliehc.bsky.social
Study sheds light on hurdles faced in transforming NHS healthcare with AI
Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around governance, harmonisation with old IT systems and finding the right AI…
www.ucl.ac.uk
September 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
👀 In case you missed this last week: first-in-kind study of procurement & early deployment #AI in #healthcare at scale 👇
Important lessons for future implementation of #AI in #NHS.
Funded by @nihr.bsky.social
@racheljlawrence.bsky.social @angusramsay.bsky.social
#digitalhealth
Important lessons for future implementation of #AI in #NHS.
Funded by @nihr.bsky.social
@racheljlawrence.bsky.social @angusramsay.bsky.social
#digitalhealth
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Implementing AI into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications including harmonisation with old IT systems, finds major study led by UCL researchers Dr Angus Ramsay @angusramsay.bsky.social & Prof Naomi Fulop @profnaomifulop.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social
Study sheds light on hurdles faced in transforming NHS healthcare with AI
Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around governance, harmonisation with old IT systems and finding the right AI ...
www.ucl.ac.uk
September 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Implementing AI into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications including harmonisation with old IT systems, finds major study led by UCL researchers Dr Angus Ramsay @angusramsay.bsky.social & Prof Naomi Fulop @profnaomifulop.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social
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NEW: first-in-kind study of implementation #AI at widescale in NHS👇
Impt lessons for procurement & early deployment #AI in #healthcare.
"AI might not be the silver bullet some have hoped for....”
#digitalhealth
@ucliehc.bsky.social
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social
@eclinicalmed.bsky.social
Impt lessons for procurement & early deployment #AI in #healthcare.
"AI might not be the silver bullet some have hoped for....”
#digitalhealth
@ucliehc.bsky.social
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social
@eclinicalmed.bsky.social
Implementing AI into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications including harmonisation with old IT systems, finds major study led by UCL researchers Dr Angus Ramsay @angusramsay.bsky.social & Prof Naomi Fulop @profnaomifulop.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social
Study sheds light on hurdles faced in transforming NHS healthcare with AI
Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around governance, harmonisation with old IT systems and finding the right AI ...
www.ucl.ac.uk
September 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
NEW: first-in-kind study of implementation #AI at widescale in NHS👇
Impt lessons for procurement & early deployment #AI in #healthcare.
"AI might not be the silver bullet some have hoped for....”
#digitalhealth
@ucliehc.bsky.social
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social
@eclinicalmed.bsky.social
Impt lessons for procurement & early deployment #AI in #healthcare.
"AI might not be the silver bullet some have hoped for....”
#digitalhealth
@ucliehc.bsky.social
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social
@eclinicalmed.bsky.social
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🆕 #RSET paper finds #AI diagnostic tools might not be a silver bullet for health care service pressures.
AI tools can offer valuable support, but can be hard to implement.
The paper identifies important lessons to help future implementation.
@nihr.bsky.social funded with @ucl.ac.uk @cam.ac.uk
AI tools can offer valuable support, but can be hard to implement.
The paper identifies important lessons to help future implementation.
@nihr.bsky.social funded with @ucl.ac.uk @cam.ac.uk
Procurement and early deployment of artificial intelligence tools for chest diagnostics in NHS services in England: a rapid, mixed method evaluation
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www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk
September 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🆕 #RSET paper finds #AI diagnostic tools might not be a silver bullet for health care service pressures.
AI tools can offer valuable support, but can be hard to implement.
The paper identifies important lessons to help future implementation.
@nihr.bsky.social funded with @ucl.ac.uk @cam.ac.uk
AI tools can offer valuable support, but can be hard to implement.
The paper identifies important lessons to help future implementation.
@nihr.bsky.social funded with @ucl.ac.uk @cam.ac.uk
Great to see our new paper out about experiences of stigma among adults with cerebral palsy - such important work! Paper link: eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
Summary of findings attached! Do read and share!☺️
Summary of findings attached! Do read and share!☺️
September 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Great to see our new paper out about experiences of stigma among adults with cerebral palsy - such important work! Paper link: eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
Summary of findings attached! Do read and share!☺️
Summary of findings attached! Do read and share!☺️
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Exciting news just announced on our LinkedIn page - our first two keynote speakers for next year's UCL QHRN Conference!
Read more about Shabira Papain & Prof Katriina Whitaker's work (and give us a follow) here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Read more about Shabira Papain & Prof Katriina Whitaker's work (and give us a follow) here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
September 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Exciting news just announced on our LinkedIn page - our first two keynote speakers for next year's UCL QHRN Conference!
Read more about Shabira Papain & Prof Katriina Whitaker's work (and give us a follow) here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Read more about Shabira Papain & Prof Katriina Whitaker's work (and give us a follow) here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Together with #Sands, the #RSET team evaluated the Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate role that's being piloted to support families after adverse outcomes in NHS maternity and neonatal care.
Families overwhelmingly valued the service, but there are areas for improvement.
Families overwhelmingly valued the service, but there are areas for improvement.
Mixed-methods evaluation of the Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate (MNISA) pilot in England
The Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate (MNISA) role is being piloted across England following a series of high-profile maternity reviews. The role is designed to support families who h...
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk
August 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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🌟We are excited to announce our 7th Biennial UCL QHRN Conference!
🗓️ Thurs 14th May 2026.
🌎 London (in-person)
Theme: The transformative power of qualitative research: Insights, impact and innovation
For more info and updates about the conference visit our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-...
🗓️ Thurs 14th May 2026.
🌎 London (in-person)
Theme: The transformative power of qualitative research: Insights, impact and innovation
For more info and updates about the conference visit our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-...
August 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🌟We are excited to announce our 7th Biennial UCL QHRN Conference!
🗓️ Thurs 14th May 2026.
🌎 London (in-person)
Theme: The transformative power of qualitative research: Insights, impact and innovation
For more info and updates about the conference visit our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-...
🗓️ Thurs 14th May 2026.
🌎 London (in-person)
Theme: The transformative power of qualitative research: Insights, impact and innovation
For more info and updates about the conference visit our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-...
So excited to be co-organising this! Keep an eye out for future updates, especially our conference theme👀🤩
📢SAVE THE DATE & SPREAD THE WORD📢
This is the moment you've all been waiting for...
⭐️The 7th biennial UCL QHRN Conference will be held on Thurs 14th May 2026
⭐️The pre-conference workshop will be held on Weds 13th May 2026
⭐️Conference theme to be announced soon
This is the moment you've all been waiting for...
⭐️The 7th biennial UCL QHRN Conference will be held on Thurs 14th May 2026
⭐️The pre-conference workshop will be held on Weds 13th May 2026
⭐️Conference theme to be announced soon
July 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
So excited to be co-organising this! Keep an eye out for future updates, especially our conference theme👀🤩
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This month we hear from conference committee member Rachel Lawrence. Hear about her journey into qualitative research & our exciting update that planning for the QHRN 2026 conference is underway! 🎉
Watch this space for more news on our conference... 👀
www.linkedin.com/pulse/spotli...
Watch this space for more news on our conference... 👀
www.linkedin.com/pulse/spotli...
Spotlight on: UCL's QHRN Committee Member of the Month - Rachel Lawrence
This month, we hear from conference committee member, Rachel Lawrence, and what inspires her about qualitative research. Hello! I’m Rachel Lawrence, a Qualitative Research Fellow working at UCL.
www.linkedin.com
July 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
This month we hear from conference committee member Rachel Lawrence. Hear about her journey into qualitative research & our exciting update that planning for the QHRN 2026 conference is underway! 🎉
Watch this space for more news on our conference... 👀
www.linkedin.com/pulse/spotli...
Watch this space for more news on our conference... 👀
www.linkedin.com/pulse/spotli...
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Brilliant Stephanie Kumpunen presenting thoughtful, reflective development of principles for rapid ethnographic research from her @ucliehc.bsky.social
PhD work at #hsruk25.
@nuffieldtrust.org.uk
PhD work at #hsruk25.
@nuffieldtrust.org.uk
July 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Brilliant Stephanie Kumpunen presenting thoughtful, reflective development of principles for rapid ethnographic research from her @ucliehc.bsky.social
PhD work at #hsruk25.
@nuffieldtrust.org.uk
PhD work at #hsruk25.
@nuffieldtrust.org.uk
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The brilliant @racheljlawrence.bsky.social presenting our review of use of #AI in radiology diagnostics at #hsruk25.
Full paper in @eclinicalmed.bsky.social:
www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journal...
Full paper in @eclinicalmed.bsky.social:
www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journal...
July 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The brilliant @racheljlawrence.bsky.social presenting our review of use of #AI in radiology diagnostics at #hsruk25.
Full paper in @eclinicalmed.bsky.social:
www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journal...
Full paper in @eclinicalmed.bsky.social:
www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journal...
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⚖️ Can a digital NHS be equitable?
In our @bmj.com editorial @jessrmorley.bsky.social @eleanorbarry.bsky.social & I argue that while AI in healthcare promises transformation, it rests on three flawed assumptions that risk worsening inequalities 👇
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
(1/5)
In our @bmj.com editorial @jessrmorley.bsky.social @eleanorbarry.bsky.social & I argue that while AI in healthcare promises transformation, it rests on three flawed assumptions that risk worsening inequalities 👇
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
(1/5)
Can a digital NHS be equitable?
Infrastructure and inclusion are key to the rollout of AI
Crisis aversion for the NHS lies in the greater use of technology, according to the UK government. This includes greater use of AI, to shift ...
www.bmj.com
June 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
⚖️ Can a digital NHS be equitable?
In our @bmj.com editorial @jessrmorley.bsky.social @eleanorbarry.bsky.social & I argue that while AI in healthcare promises transformation, it rests on three flawed assumptions that risk worsening inequalities 👇
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
(1/5)
In our @bmj.com editorial @jessrmorley.bsky.social @eleanorbarry.bsky.social & I argue that while AI in healthcare promises transformation, it rests on three flawed assumptions that risk worsening inequalities 👇
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
(1/5)
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In case you missed it: our review of use of #AI in #healthcare published in @eclinicalmed.bsky.social:
'It's the wild west'
👇
@nuffieldtrust.org.uk #healthpolicy @racheljlawrence.bsky.social @angusramsay.bsky.social
'It's the wild west'
👇
@nuffieldtrust.org.uk #healthpolicy @racheljlawrence.bsky.social @angusramsay.bsky.social
NEW: calling all those interested in use of #AI in #healthcare.
Our review of use of AI in radiology diagnostics published in @eclinicalmed.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Accompanying blog 'Curb your enthusiasm' www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/cu...
@emmajourno.bsky.social
Our review of use of AI in radiology diagnostics published in @eclinicalmed.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Accompanying blog 'Curb your enthusiasm' www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/cu...
@emmajourno.bsky.social
Artificial intelligence for diagnostics in radiology practice: a rapid systematic scoping review
The aim of this review was to evaluate evidence on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support diagnostics in radiology, including implementati…
www.sciencedirect.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
In case you missed it: our review of use of #AI in #healthcare published in @eclinicalmed.bsky.social:
'It's the wild west'
👇
@nuffieldtrust.org.uk #healthpolicy @racheljlawrence.bsky.social @angusramsay.bsky.social
'It's the wild west'
👇
@nuffieldtrust.org.uk #healthpolicy @racheljlawrence.bsky.social @angusramsay.bsky.social
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The early signs for #AI in health care are promising, but tools need to be problem-driven, with specific challenges in mind.
Our blog from Emma Dodsworth and @racheljlawrence.bsky.social looks at AI in #radiology diagnostics, summarising the #RSET team's work.
Read the blog 👇
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Our blog from Emma Dodsworth and @racheljlawrence.bsky.social looks at AI in #radiology diagnostics, summarising the #RSET team's work.
Read the blog 👇
buff.ly/rnNndjE
Curb your enthusiasm: what does the evidence tell us about using AI in radiology diagnostics?
With hopes for the far-reaching impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on health care remaining as strong as ever, the NIHR Rapid Service Evaluation Team have conducted a review of the literature on…
buff.ly
June 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The early signs for #AI in health care are promising, but tools need to be problem-driven, with specific challenges in mind.
Our blog from Emma Dodsworth and @racheljlawrence.bsky.social looks at AI in #radiology diagnostics, summarising the #RSET team's work.
Read the blog 👇
buff.ly/rnNndjE
Our blog from Emma Dodsworth and @racheljlawrence.bsky.social looks at AI in #radiology diagnostics, summarising the #RSET team's work.
Read the blog 👇
buff.ly/rnNndjE
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I recently chaired a @nationalvoices.bsky.social roundtable on AI -asking how to make it more patient & health inequalities centric. Recent @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social blog on AI In diagnostics shows the urgency to improve patient involvement: www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/cu... #AI #healthcare
May 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I recently chaired a @nationalvoices.bsky.social roundtable on AI -asking how to make it more patient & health inequalities centric. Recent @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social blog on AI In diagnostics shows the urgency to improve patient involvement: www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/cu... #AI #healthcare