Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a broad term for digital technology that can perform tasks that require "intelligence", such as reasoning, making decisions, learning from mistakes, communicating, and problem solving.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on generative Artificial Intelligence ​

A series of FAQ's of different aspects of using AI which may help you.  Please click on the link above. 

AI links and resources

AI knowledge repository - NHS Digital

​Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to make a significant difference in health and care settings. We’re already seeing numerous applications of AI technology, and more work is underway to fully harness its benefits and use AI safely and ethically at scale. AI as a specialised technology differs in many ways to other medtech technologies. Addressing these AI considerations is the focus of the NHS AI team.

AI guides by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Many of us know what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is, but may not know about the concepts behind the terminology which is becoming more frequently heard in conversations around the types of AI which are commonly deployed.
A basic understanding of the principles on how each technology works can be crucial in deciding which technology you wish to utilise and the considerations and safeguards you need to put in place.
These guides are part of a developing series (of which there will be more) which introduce:
  • the fundamental concepts of AI
  • considerations when planning to utilise technologies related to each concept
  • real-world applications of each concept with AI technology
Each guide has a general or basic version and one aimed at clinicians or specifically focussed on clinical settings. They currently include:
  • Machine learning
  • AI robotics in healthcare
  • Generative AI
  • Large Language AI models (General Overview only)
  • Natural language processing
  • Computer vision
  • Deep learning
  • Microsoft CoPilot User Guide (note some elements are specific to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust)​

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools 

​NHS Futures: AI Virtual Hub

This workspace is dedicated to bringing people in the NHS together to accelerate the development and deployment of safe, ethical AI in health and care. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to make a significant difference in health and care settings. We’re already seeing numerous applications of AI technology, and more work is underway to fully harness its benefits and use AI safely and ethically at scale. AI as a specialised technology differs in many ways to other medtech technologies. Addressing these AI considerations will be the focus of the AI team.
Our mission is to embed responsible, ethical and sustainable AI into NHS services to improve patient care, optimise resources, and empower NHS staff.
Get involved by and share your knowledge, experiences, ideas and concerns with other likeminded individuals in the AI community. 

AI at EBSCO

Responsible Research, Responsible AI. EBSCO aims to harness the responsible, equitable use of AI to seamlessly connect each unique researcher and library to the world’s most trustworthy content and discovery.

AI Hub for Healthcare Education ​

​The Virtual and Hybrid Learning Faculty provides resources focusing on and exploring how AI can drive future focused evidence-based health and care education.

AI in healthcare

Thinking Critically about AI in Healthcare Jessica Morley, May 2023
Annotated bibliography on key issues around AI in healthcare.
Principles for artificial intelligence (AI) and its application in healthcare BMA, October 2024 (22 page report)
​AI knowledge repository NHS England 2025
The NHS AI Lab : NHS England
Artificial intelligence in healthcare: Applications, risks, and ethical and societal impacts : European Parliament (June 2022)
NHS Strategy Patient Safety and Information