A radiologist at James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough has launched national surveys to gauge how much patients and clinicians want AI use in X-ray analysis disclosed. The department already uses software to flag potentially serious chest X-rays—60 to 100 a day—while maintaining human review as the final check. Findings could inform an NHS roadmap for transparent, safe deployment of AI in imaging.
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