Adults with suspected skin cancer can initially be rated with a new AI tool after it has been approved for the NHS use.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said that the technology approved in the next three years will have the potential to shorten waiting times.
It comes when health experts have published a warning about sunscreen before the bank’s holiday weekend.
Melanoma Focus said a large part of the British is often burned and expose themselves to a higher risk of fatal skin cancer.
The new tool for artificial intelligence (KI) Derm (deep ensemble for the detection of malignancy) works through the analysis of images of moles or skin lesions to determine whether they may be cancer -like.
The tool developed by Skin Analytics can be used by employees in the healthcare system who use a smartphone with a high -quality LENS, which is also referred to as a dermoscopic lens to take pictures of suspicious birthmarks or skin lesions.
The pictures are then uploaded to the online platform from Derm, on which AI analyzes the pictures.
In patients whose birthmarks or lesions are identified as potentially cancer -like, a specialist for dermatologist who is known as dermatologist checks the case and creates a plan for the patient.
People whose birthmarks or lesions are not suspicious are either reassured and advice or can be put on an “non -urgent path”.
Nice said that early evidence indicated that the automated use of the tool “roughly halve the number of transfers on dermatologists in urgent skin cancer”.
It was “approved” in the next three years, while further evidence is collected, said Nicht.
“DERM has shown promising results in its ability to distinguish between cancer -like and non -cancer -like skin lesions, whereby the number of transfers on dermatologists could halve within the urgent skin cancer while maintaining patient safety,” said Dr. Anastasia Chalkidou, Healthtech program director at Nice.
“Our evaluation shows that this technology maintains the diagnostic accuracy and at the same time reduces the burden for specialists of dermatological services. By implementing this system on existing paths, we can ensure that the patient get the correct care faster.”
Ashley Dalton, Minister of Public Health and Prevention, said: “By introducing the power of AI, this exciting technology could help us to slarize waiting times – which means that people with alleged skin cancer get help or calming faster.”
Neil Daly, Managing Director of Skin Analytics, said: “We are incredibly proud of the work we have done with the NHS over the past five years in order to receive this recommendation from Nice. After we have seen more than 165,000 patients since the start, we are ready to provide our autonomous skin cancer KI of more British patients.”
The British Association of Dermatologist said in a statement: “Until further evidence is created, the British Association of Dermatologists recommends that all patients should have a certain use of one dermatologist.
“The implementation of AI must be underpinned by patient safety, with a clear understanding of the advantages and restrictions.”
The association said that the AI ”has the potential to transform dermatology services”, but more real evidence is required.
It comes when Melanoma Focus warned of the dangers of sunburn among the British.
“It is important that everyone understands the risks associated with sunburn and prioritize sun protection by using factor 30+ sunscreen, wearing a hat, looking for a shadow and being covered up in the heat of the day,” said Susanna Daniels, managing director of Melanoma Focus.
In a survey by Melanoma Focus of 2,000 people aged 16 in Great Britain, that almost half (49%) is sunburned at least once a year, higher figures were given in younger age groups.
Ms. Daniels added: “This data is extremely worrying because we know that more than five sunburns in their lives doublet their risk of melanoma, so that burning may have long -term dangerous consequences every year.
“Almost nine out of ten melanoma can be avoided, but Great Britain has more deaths from melanoma per year than Australia.”
The survey also showed that 19% of information to carry “rarely” sunscreen in Great Britain between May and September. 8% stated that they “never” use sunscreen in Great Britain during this time. Almost every 10 (9%) said they have no sunscreen at all.
Reasons to avoid sunscreen in Great Britain were the people who did not expect burning. Forgot, sunscreen and 8% to forget that sunscreen is “too expensive”.
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