The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) states that AI can help reduce missed broken bone diagnoses in X-rays, potentially easing clinician workloads and speeding up diagnoses. Four AI tools are recommended for urgent care in England, with each X-ray still reviewed by a healthcare professional. Click here for article.
NICE reports that 3-10% of broken bones are missed in emergency departments, making it a common diagnostic error.
AI tools could alleviate clinician workloads, as radiologist and radiographer vacancy rates are 12.5% and 15%, respectively.
Each X-ray will still be reviewed by healthcare professionals, ensuring safety and accuracy in diagnoses.
NICE's consultation on the AI guidance will conclude on November 5, with the technology already showing promise in other healthcare areas.
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