People increasingly turn to ChatGPT for diagnoses
[Shutterstock] An increasing number of people use artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, to interpret, or reinterpret a medical diagnosis…
NHS England quietly removes open source policy web pages
NHS England has removed open source policy pages from its websites without any announcement or explanation to the…
AI translation is replacing interpreters in GP care – here’s why that’s troubling
When a doctor can’t find an interpreter, many now reach for Google Translate. It seems like a practical…
NHS Sussex staff vaccination rates too low in Brighton and Hove
Few staff are taking up flu vaccinations in the city, which is putting staffing capacity at risk during…
Use of traditional medicine in mainstream healthcare needs to be evidence-based | Alternative medicine
The article (‘A potential treasure trove’: World Health Organization to explore benefits of traditional medicines, 20 December) is…
Investigation into death of North East prisoner uncovers repeated healthcare mistakes at HMP Northumberland
A report into the death of James Trewick found his clinical care at HMP Northumberland was “only partly…
Pharma’s ‘Dr. Optimistic’ is worried about the industry’s future
In July 2006, The New York Times sent young reporter Alex Berenson to Pfizer to interview me about…
Masks return as Council targets vaccine uptake to protect District’s vulnerable
Derry City and Strabane District Council members have urged council to use its social media platforms to promote…
‘I think this is as big as the Post Office scandal. This is what we are living through’
Ishbel Straker was a high-profile healthcare leader when she claims she became the victim of a campaign to…
Land next to Royal Bournemouth Hospital secured for expansion
This land is adjoining the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site, and the sale comes at an important time as…
Cumbrian healthcare patients told to treat staff with respect
The plea comes from Primary Care Services North Cumbria following continued reports of abuse and threatening behaviour towards…
More than 1,000 people expected in hospital with peak projected for Christmas week – The Irish Times
There are expected to be between 800 and 1,100 people in hospital with the flu on any given…