Welcome to Episode 15 of The Only Way is Ethics, the podcast where we navigate the complex intersections of digital health, clinical safety, and regulation. Hosted by Dean Mawson, Founder and Clinical Director of DPM Digital Health Consultancy, this show brings together voices from across the digital health landscape to discuss critical issues shaping the future of healthcare. Dean, a seasoned Clinical Safety Officer, has extensive experience in clinical safety standards, DTAC readiness, and governance, and he uses this platform to explore how we can elevate patient safety and digital health ethics.
 
Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Saif Abed, Director of Cybersecurity Advisory Services at The AbedGraham Group, a leading expert in information and cybersecurity for healthcare. Dr. Abed has advised governments and global organizations on how to secure healthcare systems, tackling cybersecurity as a national security priority and shaping cybersecurity policies in healthcare at a global scale.
 
In this episode, we’ll be diving deep into the current state of compliance in healthcare digital transformation, starting with a look at supplier behaviour. With limited oversight and penalties, we’ll discuss why some suppliers may view compliance as a checkbox activity rather than a commitment to quality, often providing Clinical Safety Officer services in name only. This ‘tick-box’ culture has significant repercussions, and we’ll explore how government oversight could better address these challenges.
 
Key topics we’ll cover include:
 
        1.        Cybersecurity as a National Security Issue: Dr. Abed will unpack the unique vulnerabilities healthcare systems face from nation-state threats and cybercriminals. We’ll explore what these risks mean for NHS governance, policy, and resource allocation.
        2.        Patient Data Security on Personal Devices: As healthcare staff increasingly rely on mobile communication for efficiency, balancing data security with accessibility remains a challenge. We’ll discuss the risks of using non-secure, personal devices for patient data and the potential regulatory response.
        3.        Cyber-attacks and Public Health: Drawing on Dr. Abed’s research on misinformation during COVID-19, we’ll look at how disinformation impacts public health, and the role healthcare professionals play in counteracting these threats in the digital age.
        4.        The Rise of AI and Mobile Applications: With AI transforming healthcare, we’ll discuss the new regulatory challenges, and the critical role updated frameworks play in keeping patient data safe.
        5.        Strengthening Digital Health Governance: How can organisations like DPM Digital Health, the NHS, and AbedGraham Group collaborate to ensure meaningful compliance with standards like DCB0129 and DCB0160? We’ll discuss the essential role of governance and oversight in this rapidly evolving field.
        6.        Role of Clinical Risk Management in Digital Health: Finally, we’ll explore the importance of engaging clinical risk SMEs in digital health projects to prevent patient harm and enhance safety in healthcare’s digital age.
 
Tune in as we unpack these pressing topics with Dr. Saif Abed. This conversation will offer insights not just for healthcare professionals but for anyone invested in the future of secure, ethical digital health practices.
 
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