The Flaw in Wes Streeting's AI NHS App Plan

The flaw in Wes Streeting's AI NHS app plan

Given the capabilities of freely available AI tools, spending £10 billion on bespoke NHS software appears questionable from the outset.

AI tool will launch on NHS App to help tackle health inequalities

An AI tool which “gives patients direct access to trusted health information” will feature on the NHS App as part of upgrades under the NHS 10 year health plan. The Department of Social Care (DHSC) announced the ‘My Companion’ tool as part of measures aimed at breaking down barriers to healthcare and reducing health inequalities. It is intended to democratise healthcare by helping patients to articulate their health needs and preferences confide…