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Digital Health Podcast- Royal Society of Medicine

RSM Digital Health Council
Digital Health Podcast- Royal Society of Medicine
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  • Digital Health Podcast- Royal Society of Medicine

    How can we fix the NHS-Healthtech relationship? With Liam Cahill

    2026/03/25 | 35 mins.
    What does it really take for the NHS to become a better partner for healthtech? In this episode, Annabelle is joined by Liam, to unpack why so many innovations struggle to move from pilot to practice. Drawing on insights from his recent workshop with the NHS Innovation Accelerator.
    Full NIA report can be accessed here
  • Digital Health Podcast- Royal Society of Medicine

    Innovative Evidence: From Lab to Wrist with Loss-of-Pulse Detection. With Dr Jake Sunshine- Research Scientist at Google

    2026/03/17 | 26 mins.
    Annabelle speaks with physician-scientist and Google research lead Dr. Jake Sunshine about bringing loss-of-pulse detection from research concept to a regulated feature on consumer wearables.
    Jake shares the journey from early laboratory experiments to real-world deployment, and how his team designed an evidence strategy where no clear playbook existed—combining simulation, opportunistic clinical validation, and early regulatory engagement. It’s a powerful reminder that innovative technologies often require equally innovative approaches to generating evidence.
  • Digital Health Podcast- Royal Society of Medicine

    AI-induced psychosis- With Dr Josh Au Yeung

    2026/03/11 | 41 mins.
    In this episode, we explore the emerging phenomenon of AI-induced psychosis and the hidden risks of conversational AI. Dr Josh Au Yeung joins Annabelle to discuss how large language models — designed to engage and please — can unintentionally reinforce harmful beliefs, especially for vulnerable users. We dive into the technical reasons behind this, the societal implications, and the importance of monitoring, education, and safeguards to keep users safe.
  • Digital Health Podcast- Royal Society of Medicine

    Youtube & Health: Safeguarding Medical Truth in an Algorithmic Age. With Dr Vishaal Virani.

    2026/02/25 | 29 mins.
    YouTube is now one of the most influential sources of health information in the UK.
    In this RSM Podcast episode, Annabelle speaks with Vishaal Virani, a clinician leading YouTube’s UK health strategy, about how the platform approaches medical accuracy, tackles misinformation, and elevates trusted sources like the NHS.
    We explore how algorithms shape visibility, Youtube's “health shelves” and what they mean for credibility, and what healthcare can learn from digital creators about clarity and communication.
    If health journeys now begin on YouTube, we discuss: how do we safeguard medical truth at scale?
  • Digital Health Podcast- Royal Society of Medicine

    Autonomous AI- Part 2: Liability. With Majid Hassan

    2026/02/03 | 38 mins.
    As AI in healthcare becomes more autonomous, the question of who is legally responsible when it makes mistakes becomes urgent. In this episode, Annabelle speaks with Majid Hassan to explore the liability gap in the UK and the practical steps organizations and developers can take to protect themselves.
    Topics covered include:
    The difference between clinical negligence and product liability

    Why fully autonomous AI complicates accountability, especially when clinicians are taken out of the decision loop

    The concept of a “liability gap” in UK law, and how proving defect or causation in AI is difficult

    Practical steps for healthcare organizations: vendor due diligence, compliance roadmaps, audit trails, staff training, and insurance coverage

    Steps for AI developers to demonstrate due diligence, risk management, and adequate insurance

    Lessons from the EU’s revised product liability directive and its potential implications for UK law

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About Digital Health Podcast- Royal Society of Medicine

Discover how digital technologies are transforming healthcare through interviews with leading digital health experts. Presented by Dr Annabelle Painter All views expressed in this podcast are of the speakers themselves and not of the RSM. Find out more about the RSM digital council: rsm.ac/dhsectionpodcast Hosted by Annabelle Painter: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-annabelle-painter/
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