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Reading Time: 4 minutesScotland’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy aims to promote the use of “trustworthy, ethical and inclusive” AI technologies. This blog discusses some of the ethical and social challenges that arise from the use of AI in healthcare.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog explains how AI could be used in healthcare. It highlights both current and potential near-future applications in NHS Scotland.
Reading Time: 11 minutesThis blog will provide an overview of the latest development in the passage of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (NCS Bill/the Bill). The blog
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog explains what AI is, how it works and what it can do. It also defines common AI terms.
Reading Time: 11 minutesAn extended blog post looking at Parliamentary consideration of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill prior to Stage 3.
Reading Time: 8 minutesSPICe regularly receives enquiries from MSPs and their staff regarding NHS waiting times for planned (elective) care, this blog looks at some frequently asked questions
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog looks at the impact of, and timeline for implementing, the McCloud remedy in terms of public sector pensions.
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee is currently running an inquiry looking at the Scottish Government and COSLA’s Suicide Prevention Strategy 2022-2032. The Committee’s Call for Views is open until 29 March 2024. This blog provides some background information on suicide rates and sociodemographic inequalities.
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (NCS) has made unsteady progress through its first Parliamentary stage,since its introduction in June 2022. More than 18 months
Reading Time: 4 minutesEstimated life expectancy in Scotland has fallen again. This blog explores recent changes in life expectancy in Scotland and how this varies across Scotland.