11-03-2017 10:11 via theguardian.com

Technology could redefine doctor-patient relationship | Richard Vize

Artificial intelligence is already making inroads into the NHS and could have profound effects on the medical workforceAdvances in clinical uses of artificial intelligence (AI) could have two profound effects on the global medical workforce.
AI, which mimics cognitive functions such as learning and problem-solving, is already making inroads into the NHS. In north London it is piloting use of an app aimed at users of the non-emergency 111 service, while the Royal Free London NHS foundation trust
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