Digital Health Podcast- Royal Society of Medicine
Discover how digital technologies are transforming healthcare through interviews with leading digital health experts. Presented by Dr Annabelle Painter All views expressed in this podcast are of the speakers themselves and not of the RSM. Find out more about the RSM digital council: rsm.ac/dhsectionpodcast Hosted by Annabelle Painter: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-annabelle-painter/
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- StandardSummaries onlyVibe coding in Healthcare. With Dr Dave Triska
Published Jun 30, 2026
Vibe coding is making it easier than ever for non-technical people to build software- but healthcare comes with unique risks and responsibilities. This episode is a practical guide to using AI-powered development tools safely in clinical settings.We explore medical device regulation, GDPR, patient safety, and the common pitfalls those working in healthcare need to avoid, alongside real-world examples of low-risk, high-impact tools that can improve workflows today.Whether you're already building
- StandardSummaries onlyIs AI moving too fast to prove it’s safe? With Paul Wicks- Founder of Proofstack
Published Jun 15, 2026
What happens when the timescales of rigorous evidence are fundamentally incompatible with the speed of health technology? In this episode, we're joined by Paul Wicks-research neuropsychologist, former BMJ editorial board member, and independent evidence strategist- to explore one of health tech's most pressing unsolved problems. We discuss why the traditional publishing system is struggling to keep pace with AI, how companies are navigating and sometimes circumventing the evidence landscape, and
- StandardSummaries onlyInformed Consent in the Age of AI. With Anthony Searle- Barrister
Published May 12, 2026
In this episode, we explore what informed consent actually looks like when AI is involved in patient care. Annabelle is joined by Anthony Searle a barrister specialising in medical law, and together they unpack how UK consent law is created, how it applies to a world of clinical decision support, autonomous algorithms, AI scribes, and black-box models. They discuss when AI may change the risk profile of care, whether patients need to be told when AI is being used, and the practical challenge of
- StandardSummaries onlyAI-induced psychosis- With Dr Josh Au Yeung
Published Mar 11, 2026
In this episode, we explore the emerging phenomenon of AI-induced psychosis and the hidden risks of conversational AI. Dr Josh Au Yeung joins Annabelle to discuss how large language models — designed to engage and please — can unintentionally reinforce harmful beliefs, especially for vulnerable users. We dive into the technical reasons behind this, the societal implications, and the importance of monitoring, education, and safeguards to keep users safe.
- StandardSummaries onlyAutonomous AI- Part 2: Liability. With Majid Hassan
Published Feb 3, 2026
As AI in healthcare becomes more autonomous, the question of who is legally responsible when it makes mistakes becomes urgent. In this episode, Annabelle speaks with Majid Hassan to explore the liability gap in the UK and the practical steps organizations and developers can take to protect themselves.Topics covered include:The difference between clinical negligence and product liability Why fully autonomous AI complicates accountability, especially when clinicians are taken out of the decision l
- StandardSummaries onlyAutonomous AI- Part 1: Risk & Regulation. With Dr Hugh Harvey
Published Jan 21, 2026
Autonomous AI is often described as a red line in healthcare — something that should only ever assist clinicians, never act independently. But is that really where we are today?This is the first episode in a series examining autonomous AI. Annabelle is joined by regulatory expert Dr Hugh Harvey to explore the foundations of autonomous AI in healthcare. Together, they unpack what autonomy actually means, where it already exists in clinical practice, and why current regulatory frameworks struggle
- StandardSummaries onlyMind the Clinical Safety Gap. With Dr Adrian Stavert-Dobson and Dr Youssof Oskrochi
Published Jan 14, 2026
In this episode, we explore a startling reality: many NHS digital tools lack the mandatory clinical safety assurance required by law. Hosts Annabelle and guests Adrian and Youssof unpack this origins of clinical safety standards, why compliance has been so patchy, the myths and challenges around clinical safety, and what needs to change to protect patients as technology — and AI — scale across the NHS. They discuss how the clinical safety gap can be closed through visibility, accountability, pro
- StandardSummaries onlyLiability & Healthcare AI. With Majid Hassan- Partner at Capsticks LLP
Published Jan 7, 2025
Who will be held to account legally for harm caused by AI use in Healthcare? This episode delves into this knotty question with Majid Hassan- a solicitor and parter at Capsticks LLP specialising in Healthcare litigation. The conversation covers: - Key legal concepts such as negligence and and product liability - How the litigation process would take place practically - Why you could be more at risk from NOT using AI than using it
- StandardSummaries onlyAI in Ophthalmology. With Prof Pearse Keane- Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields and Professor of Artificial Medical Intelligence at University College London
Published Nov 11, 2024
In this episode Prof Pearse Keane- Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields and Professor of Artificial Medical Intelligence at University College London discusses AI in Ophthalmology. Conversation topics include: The story of the Moorfields- Google Deep Mind collaboration and the use of AI to detect retinal diseases The birth of 'oculomics' as a field: Using the eye as a window to the rest of the body The practical challenges of moving from code to clinic when it comes to Healthcare AI The pote
- StandardSummaries onlyScaling AI in the NHS: Lessons from the stroke AI rollout. With Darrien Bold- NHS England & Dr George Harston- CMIO, Brainomix
Published Oct 27, 2024
In this LIVE recording of the RSM Digital health podcast from the HETT conference guests Darrien Bold and Dr George Harston discuss the key enablers that supported AI for stroke to be deployed in 100% of NHS stroke units in England Discussion topics include: The power of top down focus on specific areas of unmet need Efficiencies gained from centralising due diligence and governance processes Resourcing focussed on dedicated central teams, financing local procurement and enabling evaluation Peer
- StandardSummaries onlyAI Implementation Insights from the Health Foundation. With Malte Gerhold- Director of Innovation and Improvement
Published Sep 23, 2024
This episode features a conversation with Malte Gerhold- Director of Innovation and Improvement at the Health foundation. It discusses Implementation Insights from the research and policy undertaken by the Health Foundation on Health technology and AI. Discussion areas include: - Why we need to focus on funding change rather than the technology - The public discussions that are needed about trade-offs patients are willing to make when it comes to AI - Why we need a problem driven approach health
- StandardSummaries onlyAI in Radiology. With Dr Kath Halliday- President of the Royal College of Radiologists
Published Sep 2, 2024
In this episode Dr Kath Halliday- President of the Royal College of Radiologists discusses how AI is impacting radiology. Discussion points include: - The AI technologies that are being used in NHS radiology derpatments - Challenges faced with deploying AI in the NHS - How AI is likely to change the nature of radiologists' work - The use of autonomous AI in radiology Links from the Royal College of Radiologists: - AI Registry - AI education course - AI Code of Conduct
- StandardSummaries onlyExplaining Explainable AI (Dev & Doc Special). With Dr Josh Au Yeung and Zeljko Kraljevic- Hosts of the Dev & Doc Podcast
Published Aug 15, 2024
This special edition of the RSM digital health podcast is a joint episode with the hosts of the Dev & Doc podcast focussed on Explainable AI in healthcare. Key discussion topics: - The confusion around what explainable AI is - The question of whether it is really necessary in healthcare - Exploring different explainability techniques - The future of explainability and what’s needed to get there If you like this episode then I'd love to hear your comments and and do check out the Dev & Doc podcas
- StandardSummaries onlyAI & the Limits of Clinician Vigilance. With Prof Julia Adler-Milstein- Professor at University of California
Published Jun 17, 2024
This episode focusses on AI & the Limits of Clinician Vigilance and features of conversation with Prof Julia Adler-Mistein, Professor at the University of California. Conversation topics include Lessons form the aviation and automobile industry Should AI be checking clinicians work rather than the other way around? Potential solutions to improve clinicial vigilance ability The importance of considering behaviour science and systems design thinking Is there an ethical risk of demanding superhuman
- StandardSummaries onlyPost-market Surveillance of AI medical devices. With Dr Dan Mullarkey- Medical Director at Skin Analytics
Published Mar 19, 2024
This episodes discusses the pragmatic realities of conducting post-market surveillance for AI medical devices. It features a conversation with Dr Dan Mullarkey, Medical Director at Skin Analytics, a company specialising in AI for skin cancer detection. In our conversation you’ll hear Dan explain how Skin Analytics have tackled some difficult questions such as: How do you decide the appropriate sensitivity levels of an AI device? How you can ensure you’re given access to the ongoing outcome data
- StandardSummaries onlyIntellectual property for Healthtech & AI. With Stephen Carter- Patent Attorney and IP consultant
Published Jan 29, 2024
In this episode Stephen Carter delivers a masterclass in all things IP for Healthtech and AI This includes How to decide whether to apply for a patent Why you need to be wary of copyright when using open-source code The myth that you cannot patent AI products. Key pitfalls that companies and organisations of all sizes fall into when thinking about IP
- StandardSummaries onlyBuilding an AI-ready NHS. With Haris Shuaib- Head of Clinical Scientific Computing at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Published Jan 16, 2024
In this episode Haris Shuaib- Head of Clinical Scientific Computing at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust shares his vision of what is needed to build an AI-ready NHS. Haris shares the story of how he created the first-ever NHS specialist medical AI team and discusses the unique value that individuals with a dual skillset of clinical and technical expertise bring to the NHS, allowing it to become: - an intelligent AI customer - a learning healthcare system - a developer of in-house algor
- StandardSummaries onlyNICE: Appraising digital health technologies. With Jeanette Kusel- Director for Scientific Advice at NICE
Published Nov 20, 2023
This episode features a conversation with Jeanette Kusel- Director for Scientific advice at NICE the national institute of health and care excellence, and addresses the role that NICE has to play with regards to digital health technologies Discussion topics include: The difference between the evaluation required for regulatory approval (CE/UKCA marking) and NICE approval Innovative new approaches to assessing healthtech innovations including: The NICE META tool Early value assessments The AI and
- StandardSummaries onlyAI education & workforce transformation. With Dr Hatim Abdulhussein- National Clinical Lead for AI and Digital Workforce at NHS England
Published Oct 23, 2023
This episode focuses on the topic of AI education and workforce transformation with Dr Hatim Abdulhussein, National Clinical Lead for AI and Digital Workforce at NHS England Key discussion topics include: - The NHS England strategy for AI education for the healthcare workforce - 5 healthcare workforce AI archetypes: Shapers, Drivers, Creators, Embedders and Users - The role of workforce transformation from AI MDT teams to the professionalisation of the digital and data professionals and the crea
- StandardSummaries onlyPersonal Health Records- With Mohammad AI-Ubaydli- CEO and Founder of Patients Know Best
Published Sep 25, 2023
This episode features a discussion with Mohammad AI-Ubaydli- CEO and Founder of Patients Know Best on personal health records. Key discussion points include - Do patients really know best? - How personal health records are driving clinicians to rethink the way they write their clinical notes - Changes that are needed within clinical training to better prepare the workforce for treating patients using personal health records
- StandardSummaries onlyAI confidence by design, from regulation to explanation. With Dr Mike Nix- Lead AI Clinical Scientist at Leeds NHS trust
Published Sep 11, 2023
This episode focusses on the topic of confidence in healthcare AI technologies. My guest is Dr Mike Nix, Lead AI Clinical Scientist at Leeds NHS trust. Discussion topics include: How AI errors and human errors are fundamentally different, and why that’s so important in the context of healthcare AI The concept of explainable AI and its potential limitations in the context of human cognitive biases and decision making The role of regulation in supporting AI confidence Link to reports on Healthcare