Dr Vera Lúcia Raposo is the leading researcher at FutureHealthLaw which explores the use of new technologies in health care. She is a frequent speaker at academic events worldwide, a member of the Editorial Board of the European Journal of Health Law and Governor of the World Association for Medical Law. She is the author of more than one hundred papers, particularly in digital law (AI, data protection, metaverse) and biomedical law (medical liability, patient safety, gene editing, digital health). Dr Raposo is hosted by Professor Oliver Quick from the University of Bristol Law School. Read more about her here:

Vera Lucia Raposo | International Research Development | University of Bristol.

Two interactive interdisciplinary seminars are available, both taking place in the Lady Hale Moot Court Room at 8-10 Berkeley Square, Bristol:

1. Medical liability, the standard of care and AI - 12:30 - 13:30, Monday 16 October 2023

The gradual embrace of AI in medicine raises some critical questions. This seminar will explore two inter-connected issues:

What is the standard of care to be considered when dealing with AI? The main issue is whether the standard of care requires the use of AI or if this (still disruptive) technology should be avoided;
Who will be held liable when patients suffer harm during the use of AI? This is not only a matter of medical liability but also liability for the product, and eventually a new branch of digital/AI liability.

2. Facial Recognition in Healthcare - 12:30 - 13:30, Tuesday 17 October 2023

This seminar will provide an overview of the possible uses of facial recognition technology (FRT) in healthcare and analyse three specific legal hazards involved in its use:

erroneous results, many of them involving bias and discrimination;
processing of personal data in light of the General Data Protection Regulation;
compliance issues to be raised by the future European Regulation on AI.

These seminars will be an opportunity to

learn about Vera Lúcia Raposo’s work at the intersection of health, law and technology;
explore new collaborative opportunities;
share your research interests in this area with other colleagues;
meet and discuss ideas with colleagues from different disciplines.

There will also be an opportunity to discuss ideas in the context of an RAI UK-led 'Responsible AI UK international partnerships' funding call.

Register

To book tickets for one or both of the seminars please use the 'Get tickets' button; you will be asked a few short questions about your role and research interests.

Format of the events

The interactive seminars will be held in-person. Soft drinks will be available but please bring your own lunch with you.

Agenda

For the full agendas please see the event pages on the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute website:

Medical liability, the standard of care and AI

Facial Recognition in Healthcare

Who is it for

All staff and students at the University of Bristol and our partners in the NHS with an interest in this area are warmly invited.

Access information

The seminars will be held in the Lady Hale Moot Court at 8 - 10 Berkeley Square. Full access information is available, but please let us know when booking your ticket should you have any questions or requirements.

More in this series:

Health Data and Personal Care Robots seminar, 10 October

The Jean Golding Institute is hosting Dr Vera Lúcia Raposo for an interdisciplinary seminar in the Verdon Smith Room in Royal Fort House at the University of Bristol, from 12:00 - 13:00 on Tuesday 10 October 2023.

You can book tickets for this event via their separate registration page.

AI in healthcare: investigating innovation, safety and liability