Overview
Evidence-based recommendations on artificial intelligence (AI)-derived computer-aided detection (CAD) software for detecting and measuring lung nodules in CT scan images.
The Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England have launched several initiatives that will support the generation of more evidence for the use of AI technologies. This includes:
The AI Diagnostic Fund: In June 2023, DHSC announced funding for the creation of a ring-fenced £21 million AI diagnostics fund. One area of focus of the fund is AI to support radiologists to read chest CTs. DHSC, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and NHS England are collaborating to support the winning trusts to do 'in-service evaluations'. These evaluations, alongside plans for national collation of data and metrics from the deployments across multiple imaging networks, aim to answer the evidence gaps set out in the guidance and evidence generation plan.
The AI Deployment Platform: DHSC is piloting a platform to help deploy multiple AI imaging technologies in radiology, in 2 NHS imaging networks. This will include those for chest CTs. As part of this work, a mechanism will be set up to support the post-market surveillance of these AI models in clinical practice.
Last reviewed: 5 July 2023
Diagnostics guidance 56 has been migrated to HealthTech guidance 687.
Next review: This guidance will be reviewed if there is new evidence that is likely to change the recommendations.