Rethink Rethink...medical data
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Feb 13, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Jess Morley, a postdoctoral research associate at the Yale Digital Ethics Centre, shares insights on the intersection of NHS data and AI's transformative potential in healthcare. They explore the complexities of using medical data for innovations like patient passports and early disease prevention. Jess emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations and privacy safeguards while integrating AI. The conversation highlights both the promising benefits for patients and the challenges of ensuring that personal stories aren’t lost in the algorithm.
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NHS Data Variety
- The NHS holds diverse data types, from electronic health records to free-text doctor's notes.
- These can be used for research, service analytics, and population health management.
Unique NHS Data
- The NHS data is special because of uniform service offerings and a large, diverse population.
- Its long history of digitization, since the early 90s, offers longitudinal records spanning decades.
AI's Role in Data Management
- AI can't solve the problem of disparate data formats; it might worsen it due to "rubbish in, rubbish out".
- However, AI excels at extracting insights from free text and creating structured patient records.