Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 45940

Radiotherapy: Artificial Intelligence

Tabled: 17 April 2025

Answered: 2 May 2025

Question

Nadia Whittome

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of AI-based auto contouring on radiotherapy waiting times.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

No assessment has been made. However, the Department supports the National Health Service in reviewing opportunities to utilise artificial intelligence to transform performance, bring down waiting times, and support staff with their workload. We expect th...

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