How AI is Helping Doctors Catch Missed Fractures in X-rays

Article published on: 22nd October 2024

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In Summary:

NICE is recommending the use of AI tools in urgent care settings to help clinicians reduce the number of missed fractures when analyzing X-rays. These AI technologies, while not replacing human professionals, will assist radiologists by providing an extra layer of accuracy and speeding up diagnosis. With radiologist and radiographer vacancy rates high, AI offers a solution to ease workloads and reduce the need for follow-up appointments. NICE reassures that healthcare professionals will continue reviewing each case, ensuring the safety and reliability of diagnoses. A consultation on this draft guidance will be completed in November.

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