AI and the future of general practice

This week Emma speaks to Professor Brendan Delaney, a GP in London and Professor of Medical Informatics and Decision Making at Imperial College London. Brendan’s research work covers artificial intelligence in medical diagnosis and learning health systems and he is a real expert in this field.

Artificial intelligence is likely to have a huge impact across society and its role in healthcare is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. But what will this mean in practice for GPs on the ground?

In this conversation, Brendan talks about the research he is involved with that is looking at how AI can be used to support diagnosis in primary care. We also discuss whether developments in AI in medicine could de-skill doctors, the vital importance of medical device regulation when using these new tools, and the key issues of clinical liability and data security.

Brendan also shares his thoughts on the government's vision for an AI-enabled NHS and how realistic this vision is as well as his hopes for how this new technology could shape general practice in the coming years. And he has advice for how GPs can prepare for a future where technology will play an even greater role in medicine.

This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.

Useful links

Transformer-based deep learning model for the diagnosis of suspected lung cancer in primary care based on electronic health record data - the study Brendan mentions in the interview

More of Brendan’s research work

IX - Imperial College London’s cross-department AI initiative

AI tools in general practice and liability - advice for GPs

Using AI transcribing software in general practice - medicolegal considerations

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