NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients
The NHS is integrating AI into its app to help patients determine the most appropriate health services and GP appointments.
📍 The outcome
The NHS planned to use AI on its app to direct patients to the most appropriate services. This technology was intended to determine if patients required a GP appointment.
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The NHS is rolling out AI functionality within its app to direct patients toward the appropriate healthcare services. According to coverage from The Telegraph, this technology will specifically help determine if a patient requires a GP appointment.
Reports from the BBC and The Guardian emphasize the app's role in service navigation. This development follows broader tech investments, with Digital Health noting the NHS is backing the rollout of integrated AVT as part of £10bn in tech funding.
Future developments include the upcoming Health Tech World Live event, occurring in less than two months, as the service integrates these new AI tools.
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Who reported it (5)
- NHS backs rollout of integrated AVT as part of £10bn tech funding Home | Digital Health · 45d ago
- Less than two months to Health Tech World Live Health Tech World · 45d ago
- NHS to use AI on its app to direct patients to appropriate services The Guardian · 45d ago
- AI will tell NHS patients if they need a GP appointment The Telegraph · 45d ago
- NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients BBC · 45d ago broke it first
Answered
What will the AI do for NHS patients?
The AI will determine which service is best for patients and whether they need a GP appointment.
How is this being funded?
Digital Health reports that the rollout of integrated AVT is part of £10bn in tech funding.
Where will this AI be accessed?
The AI will be available through the NHS app.
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