The trust, which runs hospitals in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole, said the technology would not be used on patients under the age of two, for inpatient and outpatient clinics, or for chest, spine, skull, facial or soft tissue imaging.

Jake Bates, an advanced practitioner reporting radiographer, added: “The way it works is that alongside the standard image, the patient record will also contain a near-instant AI annotated version which will highlight any potential issues which the clinician may want to examine further.

“Every x-ray will still be examined by our clinicians, and they will make the final decision about the diagnosis and the correct course of treatment for that patient.”

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