Diagnosis on Demand? The Computer will See you Now – BBC2

By Mandy Cooper
( What's on TV )
published

Diagnosis on Demand? The Computer will See you Now – BBC2 - shows Dr Hannah Fry
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Dr Hannah Fry explores how AI - Artificial Intelligence is starting to transform healthcare beyond recognition

Can a machine ever be better than a doctor?

That’s the question Dr Hannah Fry is exploring as she investigates how AI – or artificial intelligence – is changing our healthcare system.

The film goes behind the scenes at British company Babylon Health, who believe AI is the answer to our chronic shortage of doctors and overwhelmed NHS.

They have already launched an app called GP at Hand, which 30,000 Londoners use.

Diagnosis on Demand? BBC2

In Rwanda, a chronic shortage of doctors mean diagnosis via mobile phone could save doctors having to walk for days to see patients

On a mobile phone users discuss their symptoms with a ‘chatbot’ and can access a doctor in minutes, 24/7.

But can we trust the tech, and how do GPs feel about the takeover?

TV Times rating: ****

Mandy Cooper
Mandy Cooper
TV Times Highlights Editor

As TV Times Highlights Editor I get to hear about all the latest TV shows coming soon. Here at TVT HQ we are in the privileged position of selecting the best programmes from across all the channels and streaming platforms. Our mission is to make it easier for our readers to decide what to watch - and give them lots of choice of genres - all the latest shows, plus some nostalgic choices we call hidden gems, too. My career began with a postgraduate degree in periodical journalism (ahem, yes old school!) in 1991 and I’ve worked in TV media since 2000.