"Ipswich Hospital's AI-Driven Lung Cancer Detection Research"
Ipswich Hospital is participating in the LungIMPACT research study, using AI software to assist in detecting abnormalities on chest X-rays, with the aim of expediting diagnostic processes. The study, running until July 2024, will involve reviewing 9,000 GP-referred chest X-rays to assess the effectiveness of AI in prioritizing X-rays for review and potentially speeding up the time to diagnosis. Consultant radiologist Dr. James Hathorn emphasized the importance of properly researching and evidencing AI products for the future of healthcare, with final decisions remaining in the hands of clinicians.