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The Pulse PCN podcast is for anyone interested in primary care networks and how they fit within the NHS – the work they do, the opportunities they have and the challenges they face. Each episode will discuss a key issue for primary care networks. 

Episodes

  1. 11/05/2025

    AI in practice: Maximising use in a PCN

    In this episode of the Pulse PCN Podcast, deputy editor Beth Gault and editor Victoria Vaughan discuss the use of AI in primary care.  We talk with Dr Dan Bunstone, clinical director at Warrington Innovation Network (WIN) and chair of the data and digital design group at NHS Confederation, about how they are implementing AI in their PCN, as well as the benefits and risks of the technology.  Links and background referenced in the episode:  DPIA is a Data Protection Impact Assessment: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/accountability-and-governance/data-protection-impact-assessments-dpias/ Dr Dave Triska, a GP partner and clinical consultant at AI healthcare assistant company TORTUS https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dave-triska-b807239b DCB 0129 – manufacturers of health IT software need to evidence the clinical safety of their products: https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/information-standards/information-standards-and-data-collections-including-extractions/publications-and-notifications/standards-and-collections/dcb0129-clinical-risk-management-its-application-in-the-manufacture-of-health-it-systems DCB 0160 – health organisations must ensure the effective application of clinical risk management: https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/information-standards/information-standards-and-data-collections-including-extractions/publications-and-notifications/standards-and-collections/dcb0160-clinical-risk-management-its-application-in-the-deployment-and-use-of-health-it-systems NHS guidance on ambient scribe - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/guidance-on-the-use-of-ai-enabled-ambient-scribing-products-in-health-and-care-settings/ A letter issued earlier this year by NHS England further developed its guidance on the use of AVT and stated that ‘all NHS organisations must ensure that any AVT solutions being used meets the specified NHS standards’.The 10 year plan outlined the ambition to expand the use of AI in healthcare.Article mentioning WIN AI supported telephony: https://pulsepcn.co.uk/insight/how-this-pcn-maximises-digital-technology/    James Kingsland - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/james-kingsland-obe-52368b20 Sign up to Pulse PCN newsletters here.  Intro music from Muzaproduction via Pixabay  This episode was produced by Beth Gault

    26 min

  2. 07/16/2025

    PCN demand and capacity pilot update

    In this episode of the Pulse PCN Podcast, deputy editor Beth Gault and editor Victoria Vaughan discuss the PCN capacity and access pilot sites that were launched last year and their progress so far.  Beth interviews Dr Neha Bhagi, clinical director of Frome PCN, Somerset, which is one of the 22 pilot sites.  They discuss how the pilot is going at the PCN and what impact it’s having on the network.  Stories referenced in the article:  https://pulsepcn.co.uk/news/pcns-enticed-to-join-pilot-scheme-with-a-possible-1-5m-funding/ https://pulsepcn.co.uk/news/all-pcns-to-benefit-from-demand-and-capacity-pilots/  Sign up to Pulse PCN newsletters here.  Intro music from Muzaproduction via Pixabay  This episode was produced by Beth Gault

    26 min
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The Pulse PCN podcast is for anyone interested in primary care networks and how they fit within the NHS – the work they do, the opportunities they have and the challenges they face. Each episode will discuss a key issue for primary care networks. 

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  • Creator
    Pulse PCN
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    2
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    Clean
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