Medicine and Science from The BMJ

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AI in healthcare - getting it right, and stopping it going wrong

This week we’re focusing on how healthcare is using AI systems. The NHS is firmly set on a course of AI integration, with NHS England committing £10 billion of taxpayer funds to the cause over the next three years. The pressure to implement AI in our hospitals is intense. But, ho ...  Show more

New analysis on Bipolar treatment, and vaccines for malaria

Bipolar disorder affects almost 40 million people worldwide, but finding the right treatment is complex, and nearly half of patients struggle to follow their prescribed treatment plans. In the first part of this episode, we discuss new research which aims to help patients and the ...  Show more

We need to understand how global market forces undermine healthcare

This week we focus on the external forces that shape medicine and healthcare. Global health is changing, after the reduction in financing from wealthy nations, the global community are beginning to implement reforms to improve the situation. However, any change will be unsuccessf ...  Show more

Are doctors afraid of death?

In this week's podcast - the Sensitivity of Patient Questionnaires: If you've ever asked a patient to fill out a Patient Health Questionnaire (like the PHQ-9) to assess their mental health and wondered exactly how much of a change it can actually detect, new research just publish ...  Show more

Is Burnham's 'Manchesterism' the fix for health & social care?

Known for his use of devolved powers, during his tenure as Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham now has the opportunity to bring his local blueprint to the national stage. But what does this mean for the future of health and social care? Our panel explore the deeply rooted h ...  Show more