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The MHRA published results from a public consultation on AI in healthcare, positioning public trust as a central input to future regulation rather than an afterthought.
The consultation will inform the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare, a process designed to shape how the UK tests, approves and monitors AI tools used in clinical settings.
The regulatory problem is not only whether algorithms perform well in controlled evaluation. It is whether patients and clinicians understand when AI is being used, what evidence supports it and who remains accountable if it fails.
Why It Matters
Public acceptance is becoming part of healthcare AI governance. Regulators cannot treat safety, explainability and consent as purely technical questions.
What to Watch
Watch for the Commission recommendations and how they influence future MHRA guidance for AI-enabled medical devices.
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