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New Artifical Intelligence research in imaging – important information for all clinicians referring patients to imaging

December 11, 2020

The Trust has entered into a partnership with IBM Watson to carry out some research into the use of Artificial Intelligence in Imaging. The Trust is a leader in this field, and the research will be important in shaping the use of AI within the Trust going forwards. The research begins on 14 December and it is important that all patients are informed that their X-ray and CT images will be used for this purpose. Please ensure that patients are informed of the research and given the opportunity to opt-out. The information sheet below should be shared with them with information on the study and how they can opt-out.

Attachment C_Participant Information Sheet_V5

The current research is reviewing:

Chest X-Ray:

  • Pneumothorax
  • Rib Fracture

Chest CT:

  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
  • Lung Nodule
  • Emphysema

Abdominal CT:

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Liver Lesions

More information can be found in the IBM clinicians notes