Show Notes
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential in healthcare and medical technology. AI holds the potential to support humans in their daily lives, take care of routine tasks, and advance human knowledge. It has the ability to improve patient outcomes and healthcare systems and assist healthcare professionals in their tasks as it can be present throughout the patient journey.
We engage the discussion with Alexander Olbrechts, Director Digital Health at MedTech Europe, and Edward O'Neill, Director COVID Certification Service and Consultant Medical Adviser Department of Health Northern Ireland.
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