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We're introducing Virtual Members Engagement Sessions to give you more opportunities to connect with the Trust throughout the year. These online events complement our established programme of in-person events, making it easier than ever to stay informed, ask questions and hear about developments across MFT.
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MFT Virtual Members Engagement sessions complement our regular in-person events, including the Annual Members’ Meeting and Young People’s Event, making it easier than ever for you to stay informed and involved. Keep an eye on the MFT Members newsletter for updates on our next session.
Not an MFT Member?
You can still join us at any of our membership events, whether a member or not.
If you are interested in becoming a public member of our NHS Foundation Trust, membership is completely free and gives you access to future events, updates and opportunities to get involved – more information including the membership application form is on our ‘how to become a member’ webpage.
Session Recap: AI and the digital future of healthcare
For our first virtual session, we explored how digital innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) are helping to shape the future of healthcare.
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Across the NHS and at MFT, new technologies are supporting clinicians, improving patient experiences and helping us deliver safer, more effective care. From AI-assisted cancer screening to digital tools that connect patients more closely with their care, technology is opening up new possibilities for healthcare.
During this session, attendees heard about some of the exciting developments taking place across the Trust and how we are ensuring that this innovation is introduced both safely and responsibly.
The session on AI and the Digital Future of Healthcare focused on the following agenda items:
- Embracing AI Safely
- Understanding AI
- Clinical safety and governance
- Clinical use cases
- Digital developments.
As part of the session, we explored what AI is, how it is being used within healthcare and how patient safety remains at the centre of every innovation. Examples include:
- Supporting the detection of lung cancer through advanced imaging technology
- Reducing administrative burden by helping clinicians capture notes and documentation
- Enhancing patient communications, including discharge information and summaries
We also looked at wider developments in digital healthcare, including:
- Wearable technology that helps patients monitor their health and stay connected to their care
- MyMFT, our patient app, which is now used by more than 700,000 patients
- How digital tools are helping us improve services and patient experiences