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Research Fellow @UCL >> Rapid Service Evaluation Team (RSET)

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 05/09/2026
Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) is essential to the success of many health and care research projects, but it's tricky to deliver well. Pei Li Ng and Raj Mehta reflect on what a new NIHR #RSET can tell us ✍️ buff.ly/hNE3mHy
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Can PPIE still be meaningful when time is tight? Navigating trade-offs in rapid evaluations
Pei Li Ng and Raj Mehta discuss the findings from a new NIHR RSET paper on embedding patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) across rapid evaluations. The authors state that meaningful…
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Would you like to join BMJ Open as a freelance methodological reviewer? BMJ Open is seeking to employ a methodological reviewer on a freelancer contract to assist the journal with evaluating the methodology of qualitative studies.
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racheljlawrence.bsky.social @racheljlawrence.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
New paper out today and the first from our RSET evaluation of ambient voice technology (AVT) in the NHS. Current evidence suggests that AVT can help to reduce documentation burden, improve wellbeing and care quality. However, the evidence focused on use in real world practice remains limited…
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Prof Naomi Fulop @profnaomifulop.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Very pleased to give bereaved families’ statement following publication today of #covidinquiry report into procurement. Lays bare the corruption & cronyism that led to avoidable deaths, incl my mum’s, & wasted billions of public £. @cbffjuk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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‘Catastrophic failure’: UK Covid families welcome inquiry findings on PPE
Campaigners feel vindicated by some of report’s conclusions but are unconvinced by its verdict on VIP lane
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Prof Naomi Fulop @profnaomifulop.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
It was a privilege to give bereaved families’ statement following publication of #covidinquiry report on procurement. Lays bare corruption & cronyism that led to avoidable deaths, incl my mum’s, at the cost of £ billions. @cbffjuk.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DaxgDnl...
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covidjusticeuk on Instagram: "Here’s Naomi Fulop, a member of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK, giving a statement to the BBC today - reacting to the re…"
Here’s Naomi Fulop, a member of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK, giving a statement to the BBC today - reacting to the release of the Module 5 report of the Covid Inquiry
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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 06/07/2026
NEW paper: Independent advocacy in maternity care creates opportunities for families to be listened to and heard. #RSET researchers, funded by @nihr.bsky.social, spoke to 34 families eligible for support during the Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate pilot. 🔎 Read: buff.ly/A0xmUUn
Cover graphic displaying the title of the RSET paper: That's All We Wanted, to Be Heard, Listened to, Just to Be Validated and Believed”: Family Experiences of Advocacy Support in Maternity and Neonatal Services.

Follow the link in our post to read the paper.
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racheljlawrence.bsky.social @racheljlawrence.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
New paper out today highlighting the value of independent advocacy for families, conducted as part of an NIHR funded rapid evaluation in collaboration with Sands: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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“That's All We Wanted, to Be Heard, Listened to, Just to Be Validated and Believed”: Family Experiences of Advocacy Support in Maternity and Neonatal Services
Family members with lived experience of maternity services or adverse outcomes (CM, SF) were involved as members of the core project team throughout the study. We also conducted three Patient, Public...
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Angus Ramsay @angusramsay.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Great to see my colleagues, @stutibagri.bsky.social and Malina Bodea (@nuffieldtrust.org.uk) presenting key findings from our @nihr.bsky.social RSET evaluation of implementing AI in NHS chest diagnostic services. To learn more, please visit our webpage (www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/rset-rapid-e...)
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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 26/06/2026
NEW: There are ambitions to expand the use of ready-to-administer IV medicines. In a new @nihr.bsky.social #RSET blog, Steve Morris and Holly Walton look at what RTA IV medicines are & why more research is needed before the NHS scales up their use. www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/re...
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Ready-to-administer IV medicines: could they help the NHS cut errors and free up time?
There are ambitions to expand the use of ready-to-administer (RTA) IV medicines, which could be both transformative and timely. But with there being little evidence on their use in practice, this NIHR...
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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 08/06/2026
How can #RapidEvaluation help improve maternity services? ↗️ RSET's @racheljlawrence.bsky.social spoke on our conference panel about moving from reactive reviews to proactive evaluation. She shared her reflections after the session 👇
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
📣 Just 1 week until our next online QHRN seminar with Dr Rachel Lawrence presenting on her research into advocacy support in maternity and neonatal services. More info and link to register in the post below!
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Fantastic pre-conference workshop currently underway by our conference sponsor BMJ Open this morning at #QHRNConf26. Attendees are gaining valuable insights on writing and publishing research including how to navigate the process. Huge thank you to the team for running this informative session!💡
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
We kick off our exciting #QHRNConf26 keynote @gemhughes.bsky.social from University of Leicester School of Business. Gemma’s opening talk focuses on the reach of qualitative research and is a fantastic showcase of how qualitative research is driving change across health contexts.
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
It’s been a jam-packed day filled with inspiring talks and presentations! Don’t forget to vote for your favourite poster! ✨ #QHRNConf26
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
A thought-provoking final keynote from Shabira Cassidy (CEO, People Street) on designing for impact, sustainability and inclusion highlighting the importance of embedding these principles across research and practice. A fitting close to an inspiring day at #QHRNConf2026 😊
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
We’re excited to kick off the UCL QHRN Conference today! Looking forward to a day of engaging discussions, insightful sessions, and connecting with colleagues across the network. Use the #QHRNConf26 and tag us in your posts for us to share 😊
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Important insights in our first closing plenary from Prof Katriina Whitaker from the University of Surrey on improving interpreting services in primary care. You can follow more of our reflections from today on our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/company/ucl-... #QHRNConf26
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Just 2 weeks to go! 🎉 Due to high demand, tickets close 7 May—book your place this week. Programme below ⬇️
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
🎉Just under 3 weeks to go until the QHRN 2026 Conference! The programme is now live and all key info is available on our website👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-... The countdown is on - we can’t wait to see you there (and hoping for continued London sunshine ☀️) Questions? Contact qhrn@ucl.ac.uk
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2026 QHRN conference programme and logistics
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Happy Friday! We've got an exciting conference update this morning: general sale tickets for our May conference are now LIVE! We'll also be sharing more details about the conference programme next week, so keep your eyes peeled 👀 More info: www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-... #QHRNConf26
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
📣Our latest QHRN seminar is now open for registrations! 💬“That’s all we wanted, to be heard, listened to, just to be validated and believed”: Family experiences of advocacy support in maternity and neonatal services 🗓️ 28 May 2026 🕑 1pm-2pm BST 🗣️ @racheljlawrence.bsky.social 🔗 tinyurl.com/76rhkv9j
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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 16/03/2026
Explore the slide-set report for more detail on this project: 👉 www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/art... The research is being conducted by a team of experts from @ucl.ac.uk, Nuffield Trust, and @cam.ac.uk, and is funded by the @nihr.bsky.social Health & Social Care Delivery Research Programme.
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Artificial intelligence in chest diagnostics: mixed-methods evaluation (phase 2)
Policymakers propose AI solutions as being potentially transformative for the NHS in England, but there is limited robust, real-world evidence on AI being implemented into health services effectively....
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
⏳ One month left to grab Early Bird tickets for the 2026 QHRN Conference! 📅 14 May 2026 📍 London, 20 Bedford Way 🎟️Early Bird rates (applied automatically) and ends 3 April: £120 full / £100 student / £60 PPIE More info + tickets: www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-... See you in May! 🌟
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
🎉Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 QHRN Conference!🎉 We’re excited to welcome qualitative health researchers, practitioners, students, and PPIE partners to UCL on 14 May 2026. Take advantage of our 8 week early-bird window: available until 3 April 2026. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/349bn7p9
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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 04/02/2026
New Blog: Ambient voice technology is helping to reduce the time clinicians are spending on their notetaking, across a range of health care settings. 🗒️ But how can we know whether time savings are being translated into better health care? Read the #RSET blog for insights from our research so far.
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Ambient voice technology in health care: what’s the evidence so far?
With findings from the first phase of a rapid evaluation of ambient voice technology in the NHS published today, co-authors Jenny Shand and Steve Morris describe the most notable insights so far and o...
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Happy Friday! 🌞There are still a few spots left for our online seminar next Thursday - don't miss out! Sign up using the link in the post 👇
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
🚨IMPORTANT UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED🚨 Great news for all abstract submitters: you now have until 5PM on Monday 8 December to share your work! A huge thank you to everyone who’s submitted so far—we can’t wait to receive even more brilliant abstracts. 🔗submission portal: qhrn2026.exordo.com
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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 15/11/2025
📢 Job alert – Researcher wanted! We’re looking for a strong critical thinker with a good understanding of a range of qualitative research methods and an enthusiasm for high-quality research and analysis. If you think this might be you, we'd love to hear from you.
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Researcher (R07/25)
We're looking for a strong critical thinker with a good understanding of a range of qualitative research methods to contribute directly to our mission by delivering high-quality research, evaluation,…
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
HAPPY THURSDAY!🥳 We're delighted to announce our 3rd keynote for #QHRNConf26 - Dr Gemma Hughes (@gemhughes.bsky.social). Read more about her work (+give us a follow) here: tinyurl.com/bddfkrja 🗓️A gentle reminder that abstract submissions close in <1 month (1 Dec). More info: qhrn2026.exordo.com
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
🚨Two exciting conference updates this morning...🚨 🌟BMJ Open will be returning as a sponsor! 🎟️ Early-bird tickets will go on sale Jan 2026: 🔹 £120 – full price 🔹 £100 – student 🔹 £60 – PPIE 🔗 Reminder - abstract submissions open until 1 Dec: qhrn2026.exordo.com @bmj.com
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
🚨ABSTRACT PORTAL OPEN🚨Submit your #QHRNConf26 abstracts now at qhrn2026.exordo.com Theme: ‘The Transformative Power of Qualitative Research: Insights, Impact and Innovation’. Our 5 streams and info on keynotes can be found at tinyurl.com/yhr8ez7r 🗓️Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
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racheljlawrence.bsky.social @racheljlawrence.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Get your submissions ready👀👀
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
📢 There are still some spots available on our upcoming training course on supervising a #qualitative or #mixedmethods PhD! This is a great #training course for any new or established PhD #supervisors wanting to develop or refresh their skills. More below 👇
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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
A global clinical trial for a new Huntington’s disease treatment has posted positive results today, announced by trial sponsor uniQure and UCL scientists Prof Sarah Tabrizi and @profwild.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social. Watch on BBC News at One 📺
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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
A new major UK study has found that implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into #NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around: 🔹 governance 🔹 harmonisation with old IT systems 🔹 finding the right AI tools and staff training www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
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Study sheds light on hurdles faced in transforming NHS healthcare with AI
Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around governance, harmonisation with old IT systems and finding the right AI…
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Prof Naomi Fulop @profnaomifulop.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
👀 In case you missed this last week: first-in-kind study of procurement & early deployment #AI in #healthcare at scale 👇 Important lessons for future implementation of #AI in #NHS. Funded by @nihr.bsky.social @racheljlawrence.bsky.social @angusramsay.bsky.social #digitalhealth
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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Implementing AI into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications including harmonisation with old IT systems, finds major study led by UCL researchers Dr Angus Ramsay @angusramsay.bsky.social & Prof Naomi Fulop @profnaomifulop.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social
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Study sheds light on hurdles faced in transforming NHS healthcare with AI
Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around governance, harmonisation with old IT systems and finding the right AI ...
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Prof Naomi Fulop @profnaomifulop.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
NEW: first-in-kind study of implementation #AI at widescale in NHS👇 Impt lessons for procurement & early deployment #AI in #healthcare. "AI might not be the silver bullet some have hoped for....” #digitalhealth @ucliehc.bsky.social @uclpolicylab.bsky.social @eclinicalmed.bsky.social
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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 11/09/2025
🆕 #RSET paper finds #AI diagnostic tools might not be a silver bullet for health care service pressures. AI tools can offer valuable support, but can be hard to implement. The paper identifies important lessons to help future implementation. @nihr.bsky.social funded with @ucl.ac.uk @cam.ac.uk
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Procurement and early deployment of artificial intelligence tools for chest diagnostics in NHS services in England: a rapid, mixed method evaluation
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racheljlawrence.bsky.social @racheljlawrence.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Great to see our new paper out about experiences of stigma among adults with cerebral palsy - such important work! Paper link: eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A... Summary of findings attached! Do read and share!☺️
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Exciting news just announced on our LinkedIn page - our first two keynote speakers for next year's UCL QHRN Conference! Read more about Shabira Papain & Prof Katriina Whitaker's work (and give us a follow) here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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racheljlawrence.bsky.social @racheljlawrence.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Our MNISA protocol paper now available online🤩 f1000research.com/articles/14-...
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F1000Research Article: Rapid mixed-methods evaluation of the Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate (MNISA) role pilot: A study protocol.
Read the latest article version by Holly Walton, Nadia Crellin, Emma Dodsworth, Julie Hartley, Nina Hemmings, Kevin Herbert, Rachel Lawrence, Efthalia Massou, Chris Sherlaw-Johnson, Sarah Fisher, Naom...
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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 08/08/2025
Together with #Sands, the #RSET team evaluated the Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate role that's being piloted to support families after adverse outcomes in NHS maternity and neonatal care. Families overwhelmingly valued the service, but there are areas for improvement.
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Mixed-methods evaluation of the Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate (MNISA) pilot in England
The Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate (MNISA) role is being piloted across England following a series of high-profile maternity reviews. The role is designed to support families who h...
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
🌟We are excited to announce our 7th Biennial UCL QHRN Conference! 🗓️ Thurs 14th May 2026. 🌎 London (in-person) Theme: The transformative power of qualitative research: Insights, impact and innovation For more info and updates about the conference visit our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-...
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racheljlawrence.bsky.social @racheljlawrence.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
So excited to be co-organising this! Keep an eye out for future updates, especially our conference theme👀🤩
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UCL Qualitative Health Research Network @ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
This month we hear from conference committee member Rachel Lawrence. Hear about her journey into qualitative research & our exciting update that planning for the QHRN 2026 conference is underway! 🎉 Watch this space for more news on our conference... 👀 www.linkedin.com/pulse/spotli...
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Spotlight on: UCL's QHRN Committee Member of the Month - Rachel Lawrence
This month, we hear from conference committee member, Rachel Lawrence, and what inspires her about qualitative research. Hello! I’m Rachel Lawrence, a Qualitative Research Fellow working at UCL.
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Prof Naomi Fulop @profnaomifulop.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Brilliant Stephanie Kumpunen presenting thoughtful, reflective development of principles for rapid ethnographic research from her @ucliehc.bsky.social PhD work at #hsruk25. @nuffieldtrust.org.uk
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Prof Naomi Fulop @profnaomifulop.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
The brilliant @racheljlawrence.bsky.social presenting our review of use of #AI in radiology diagnostics at #hsruk25. Full paper in @eclinicalmed.bsky.social: www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journal...
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Dr Lucinda Hiam @lucindahiam.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
⚖️ Can a digital NHS be equitable? In our @bmj.com editorial @jessrmorley.bsky.social @eleanorbarry.bsky.social & I argue that while AI in healthcare promises transformation, it rests on three flawed assumptions that risk worsening inequalities 👇 www.bmj.com/content/389/... (1/5)
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Can a digital NHS be equitable?
Infrastructure and inclusion are key to the rollout of AI Crisis aversion for the NHS lies in the greater use of technology, according to the UK government. This includes greater use of AI, to shift ...
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Prof Naomi Fulop @profnaomifulop.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
In case you missed it: our review of use of #AI in #healthcare published in @eclinicalmed.bsky.social: 'It's the wild west' 👇 @nuffieldtrust.org.uk #healthpolicy @racheljlawrence.bsky.social @angusramsay.bsky.social
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