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 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