University College London Hospitals (UCLH) partnered with a U.K. data sciences institute to bring artificial intelligence capabilities to the the county's National Health Service. Under the partnership, researchers will apply AI algorithms to tasks traditionally performed by physicians and nurses. These tasks include using AI to diagnose cancer from CT scans and to detect which patients are likely to miss appointments. Their first project aims to reduce wait times in UCLH's emergency department by triaging patients most likely to suffer from a severe problem before their condition becomes critical. The goal of the partnership is to direct less of clinicians' time toward mundane, information-driven tasks, so that they have more time to spend with patients.
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