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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to Episode 5 of The Only Way is Ethics! In this episode, we're excited to introduce Clive Flashman, a leader in digital health and patient safety. Clive is the Managing Director of Flashfuture Consulting and the Chief Digital Officer at Patient Safety Learning, bringing a wealth of experience in the intersection of technology and healthcare.
Clive's extensive background includes roles such as Director of Strategy at ORCHA, Co-Founder and CEO at TradeAide Ltd, and Non-Executive at SEHTA. He’s also been a mentor on various Digital Health Accelerators, a trustee at The Picker Institute, and a lecturer in Digital Health at the University of Cumbria. Previously, Clive served as President of the Digital Health Council at RSM and was the Programme Director for Digital Health Innovation at NHS SC&W CSU. His contributions also extend internationally, having chaired a WHO committee on Patient Safety and co-chaired a global HL7 Special Interest Group.
In this episode, Clive shares his insights on the recent surge in reported safety incidents related to digital health technologies. We’ll discuss the pressing concerns within the sector, the challenges of fostering a safety culture in digital health organizations, and the evolving role of clinical risk management in the face of emerging technologies like AI. Clive also provides his perspective on the ongoing debate about the alignment of clinical safety with patient safety within the NHS, particularly in light of the new PSIRF initiative.
Get ready for an insightful conversation as Clive offers a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities at the forefront of digital health and patient safety.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal health advice.
We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.
This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.
The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.
Clive's extensive background includes roles such as Director of Strategy at ORCHA, Co-Founder and CEO at TradeAide Ltd, and Non-Executive at SEHTA. He’s also been a mentor on various Digital Health Accelerators, a trustee at The Picker Institute, and a lecturer in Digital Health at the University of Cumbria. Previously, Clive served as President of the Digital Health Council at RSM and was the Programme Director for Digital Health Innovation at NHS SC&W CSU. His contributions also extend internationally, having chaired a WHO committee on Patient Safety and co-chaired a global HL7 Special Interest Group.
In this episode, Clive shares his insights on the recent surge in reported safety incidents related to digital health technologies. We’ll discuss the pressing concerns within the sector, the challenges of fostering a safety culture in digital health organizations, and the evolving role of clinical risk management in the face of emerging technologies like AI. Clive also provides his perspective on the ongoing debate about the alignment of clinical safety with patient safety within the NHS, particularly in light of the new PSIRF initiative.
Get ready for an insightful conversation as Clive offers a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities at the forefront of digital health and patient safety.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal health advice.
We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.
This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.
The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.
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