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Designing inclusive clinical trials: how researchers can drive change to improve diversity

Designing inclusive clinical trials: how researchers can drive change to improve diversity

The BMJ
To improve diversity in clinical trials, researchers must address recruitment barriers and account for socio-economic factors. Designing inclusive trials ensures broader population representation, mak …
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Using artificial intelligence to improve healthcare delivery in select allied health disciplines

Using artificial intelligence to improve healthcare delivery in select allied health disciplines

BMJ Open
AI holds promise in allied health fields like physiotherapy and speech therapy, improving diagnostic accuracy, personalising treatments, and enhancing efficiency. However, challenges such as data priv …
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Tech to save time: how the NHS can realise the benefits

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

The Health Foundation
What if technology designed to save time in the NHS is actually doing the opposite? A recent study by The Health Foundation reveals that many health technologies, like electronic health records and ro …
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The Health Foundation responds to the announcement that NHS England will be abolished

The Health Foundation responds to the announcement that NHS England will be abolished

The Health Foundation
Hugh Alderwick, Director of Policy at the Health Foundation responds to the government's announcement about abolishing NHS England. ‘Abolishing NHS England is a watershed moment in how the English NHS …
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“Digital Health is going to be relevant to clinicians globally”: Q&A with Dr Chris Paton, BMJ Digital Health & AI Editor-in-Chief

“Digital Health is going to be relevant to clinicians globally”: Q&A with Dr Chris Paton, BMJ Digital Health & AI Editor-in-Chief

BMJ Future Health
Last year’s BMJ Future Health Conference brought together clinicians, researchers and clinical leaders for a vital discussion on the role of digital innovation in healthcare. This year we’re back for …
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Transforming global health: decoloniality and the human condition

Transforming global health: decoloniality and the human condition

BMJ Global Health
Instead of blaming colonialism alone for injustices, it is important to recognise universal human tendencies, like the desire for power, which contribute to oppression. Combining decoloniality with an …
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Potential applications and implications of large language models in primary care

Potential applications and implications of large language models in primary care

Family Medicine and Community Health
LLMs can enhance decision-making, reduce administrative tasks, and empower patients, but concerns about privacy, data bias, and accuracy remain. The article offers guidance for primary care clinicians …
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"To tell you the truth I’m tired”: a qualitative exploration of the experiences of ethnically diverse NHS staff

BMJ Open
This qualitative study explored the experiences of ethnically diverse NHS staff, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for cultural change and better support Key themes incl …
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UK healthcare sector falling behind on AI adoption

UK healthcare sector falling behind on AI adoption

digitalhealth
The UK healthcare sector lags in AI adoption, with 73% of healthcare professionals never using AI at work due to fear of errors, lack of confidence, and limited awareness of AI's potential. Proper tra …
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Why professional networks are vital to healthcare innovation

Why professional networks are vital to healthcare innovation

Imperial College Business School
A study from Imperial’s Centre for Health Economics and Policy Innovation highlights that clinicians’ professional networks are essential in adopting new practices. Doctors who engage with peers are m …
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Designing inclusive and trusted digital health services with people and communities

Designing inclusive and trusted digital health services with people and communities

The King's Fund
As healthcare becomes more digital, it's crucial to create solutions that address the diverse needs of patients and healthcare teams to reduce disparities and improve outcomes. The King’s Fund has hig …
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24 Executive Healthcare AI Predictions & Trends to Watch in 2025.

24 Executive Healthcare AI Predictions & Trends to Watch in 2025.

HIT Consultant
Healthcare leaders predict that AI will integrate further into clinical processes and patient care. From accelerating research to improving diagnostic accuracy and patient interactions, they predict t …
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Bridging the gap: a guide to making health inequalities a strategic priority for NHS leaders.

Bridging the gap: a guide to making health inequalities a strategic priority for NHS leaders.

Royal College of Physicians
Health outcomes are shaped by more than just access to healthcare; they are also shaped by social factors like housing, income, and education. Clinicians must be aware of these disparities, while NHS …
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Improving healthcare in the intelligent age requires cultural change and collaboration.

Improving healthcare in the intelligent age requires cultural change and collaboration.

World Economic Forum
Many experts believe to see real progress, the healthcare ecosystem must adopt a regenerative, circular healthcare model, where value and resources flow back into the system to support continued growt …
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Exploring the barriers to participant diversity in early-phase clinical trials.

Exploring the barriers to participant diversity in early-phase clinical trials.

Limited trial locations and resource constraints make recruitment of underserved groups difficult. Patient and public representatives emphasise the need for diverse research staff and better education …
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Do primary care quality improvement frameworks consider equity?

Do primary care quality improvement frameworks consider equity?

BMJ Open Quality
While Quality Improvement (QI) frameworks aim to enhance care, this study found that equity is rarely a direct focus. To prevent unintended gaps in care, this paper highlights that QI frameworks must …
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Balancing act: the complex role of artificial intelligence in addressing burnout

Balancing act: the complex role of artificial intelligence in addressing burnout

BMJ Health & Care Informatics
This paper explores the double-edged impact of AI in healthcare, offering relief from burnout while introducing new challenges. The key takeaway? AI should be a partner, not a replacement. Read more
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BMJ Group expands journal portfolio with five new titles

BMJ Group expands journal portfolio with five new titles

BMJ Group
BMJ Digital Health & AI provides an essential space for the latest technology-integrated healthcare. It is launched alongside the BMJ Future Health community, an in-person conference and comprehensive …
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Artificial intelligence and global health equity

Artificial intelligence and global health equity

The BMJ
A review of AI based clinical algorithms found that over 50% were trained on datasets from the US and China. What does this mean for their adoption in other countries? How do AI algorithms accentuate …
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Artificial intelligence after the bedside

Artificial intelligence after the bedside

BMJ Health & Care Informatics
Patient experience is a key indicator of healthcare quality and safety, reflected in performance frameworks like the Quadruple Aim. Improved patient experience is linked to positive safety outcomes ac …
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