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Development and evaluation of an agentic LLM based RAG framework for evidence-based patient education

The researchers' framework in this study suggests a blueprint for developing AI systems to deliver trustworthy medical education to Arabic speakers, with potential for expansion to other languages. Re …

Q & A with The BMJ Editor: Dr Jocalyn Clark on Women's Health Innovation

Just days before the Gates Foundation announced a $2.5 billion investment in women’s health innovations, the largest in history, The BMJ published three commentaries exploring different dimensions of …

What are the ethical issues related to telerehabilitation? A critical interpretive synthesis protocol

Technology has transformed various facets of life, including medicine, giving rise to innovative forms of care such as telemedicine and telehealth. While telehealth encompasses health information avai …

Artificial intelligence is making significant inroads into healthcare, diagnostics, workflows, and even medical education. But can AI truly take on the role of a teacher in medical training? “Can AI d …

Quantitative evaluation of patients’ digital capability evaluated in an emergency department setting: a cross-sectional study

Increasingly, patients are being asked to use digitalised healthcare platforms: scheduling appointments, Hospital at Home models, accessing lab results and patient-reported outcome data. This represen …

Challenges and opportunities in virtual and hybrid care

As virtual and hybrid care gain popularity, many healthcare systems face challenges with infrastructure, workflows, and reimbursement. This NEJM article discusses practical strategies to overcome the …

Effectiveness of digital cardiac rehab programmes

This systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by Lancet found that home-based cardiac rehabilitation delivered via mobile health technologies significantly improves patient outcomes. These digit …

Comparing AI tools for clinical diagnosis

A recent study in JAMA compared large language models like GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 to a dedicated AI expert system for diagnostic accuracy using clinical cases. The expert system outperformed the language m …

The ethics of using virtual assistants to help people in vulnerable positions access care

This study explores the ethical implications of using a “sensitive” virtual assistant (SVA), an AI-driven chatbot designed to support people in vulnerable positions, such as those with disabilities, i …

Barriers to and facilitators of clinician acceptance and use of artificial intelligence in healthcare settings

Key factors influencing clinicians adoption of AI included performance expectancy and available support. Additional themes such as clinician hesitancy, legal concerns, and physician involvement – also …

“I am not a priority”: ethnic minority experiences of navigating mental health support

Ethnic minorities in England face persistent barriers to mental health care, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study highlights ongoing disparities, including cultural stigma, language barriers, …

How has healthcare’s approach to telehealth changed in the past 5 years?

Post-pandemic, telehealth has become a core part of healthcare, powered by remote monitoring and virtual care. Despite challenges with integration and reimbursement, real-time monitoring is transform …

Can smarter procurement drive innovation in smaller countries?

Smaller countries face challenges in healthcare innovation procurement due to limited resources and expertise. To overcome these hurdles, European initiatives like joint procurement aim to foster coll …

10 Technologies that will vanish from healthcare by 2050

In the next 25 years healthcare technologies, like pagers, fax machines, and paper records, are expected to disappear, replaced by digital automated systems. The Medical Futurist Institute’s Bertalan …

Rushing technological implementation in healthcare could do more harm than good if we are not careful

Artificial intelligence offers huge potential in healthcare from early disease detection to reducing clinician workload and improving diagnostic accuracy, but rolling it out too quickly can lead to wa …

How digital tools can reduce health inequity in low- and middle-income countries

Preventable diseases account for eight of the top ten causes of death in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These nations face significant healthcare challenges, including workforce shortages, …

Building interoperable healthcare systems: One size doesn’t fit all

Interoperability continues to be one of healthcare’s more prominent and recurring challenges. Despite a number of initiatives aiming to close the gap, there is still no universal approach. Countries l …

Why strategy beats speed in introducing AI for healthcare

Rushing the adoption of AI in healthcare can lead to poor outcomes and wasted resources. A strategic, well-planned approach is key readiness assessments, pilot projects, and robust stakeholder engagem …

Tech to save time: how the NHS can realise the benefits

Embracing digital tools could save the NHS millions by streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing care delivery. But The Health Foundation examines which digital tools are actually saving time, w …

Impact of digital assistive technologies on the quality of life for people with dementia

DATs can enhance autonomy, social interaction, and safety for people with dementia. While most studies report positive effects, some highlight negative outcomes like anxiety or resistance to technolog …

Development and evaluation of an agentic LLM based RAG framework for evidence-based patient education

Q & A with The BMJ Editor: Dr Jocalyn Clark on Women's Health Innovation

What are the ethical issues related to telerehabilitation? A critical interpretive synthesis protocol

Can AI teach medicine?

Quantitative evaluation of patients’ digital capability evaluated in an emergency department setting: a cross-sectional study

Challenges and opportunities in virtual and hybrid care

Effectiveness of digital cardiac rehab programmes

Comparing AI tools for clinical diagnosis

The ethics of using virtual assistants to help people in vulnerable positions access care

Barriers to and facilitators of clinician acceptance and use of artificial intelligence in healthcare settings

“I am not a priority”: ethnic minority experiences of navigating mental health support

How has healthcare’s approach to telehealth changed in the past 5 years?

Can smarter procurement drive innovation in smaller countries?

10 Technologies that will vanish from healthcare by 2050

Rushing technological implementation in healthcare could do more harm than good if we are not careful

How digital tools can reduce health inequity in low- and middle-income countries

Building interoperable healthcare systems: One size doesn’t fit all

Why strategy beats speed in introducing AI for healthcare

Tech to save time: how the NHS can realise the benefits

Impact of digital assistive technologies on the quality of life for people with dementia

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