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In the second edition of our ‘Healthtech in the future – The legal ramifications’ report, we consider the technological advancements that continue to transform the way patients are treated and cared for in the United Kingdom by healthcare providers.
In doing so, we focus on developments in the following areas which demonstrate healthtech is becoming increasingly embedded in the delivery of healthcare:
- Genomics and precision medicine.
- Remote and virtual care.
- Wearable technology.
- AI in clinical elements of healthcare.
- Robotic-assisted surgery.
Identifying potential legal risks, coverage issues, and impact on claims, we also consider the cyber and data risks associated with these technological developments.
This report provides an update on the latest developments within the healthtech sector and the opportunities they present, and the evolving legal and regulatory landscape. Against this backdrop, we revisit the potential risks posed to healthcare providers and clinicians, offering recommendations to help mitigate against those risks.
The key question for healthcare providers is the extent to which these technological advancements used to treat and care for patients will challenge or change their existing legal obligations.
Healthcare
United Kingdom