Join our new Special Interest Groups – End of Life Care and Digital Innovation

The College is pleased to announce the endorsement of the establishment of two new Special Interest Groups (SIGs), the End-of-Life Care SIG and the Digital Innovation SIG.

Please visit our Special Interest Groups webpage here to join, and to view the full list of SIGs available at the College. 

End of Life Care SIG overview

Led by Dr Henrique Nicola, the End-of-Life Care SIG, the initial aims of this SIG are:

• Facilitating the exchange of ideas, knowledge and practice through a supported and formal channel
• Advising the College on issues relating to End-of-Life care in ICU
• Developing of resources and opportunities for engagement and sharing of information via the SIG.
  

Digital Innovation SIG overview

Led by Dr John Dyett, the Digital Innovation SIG aims to facilitate the development of position statements, educational programs, and guidance to assist Fellows in navigating a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment by:

• Facilitating the exchange of ideas, knowledge and practice through a supported and formal channel
• Providing advice and advocacy on governance, strategy, implementation, education, and training in digital innovation
• Developing of resources and opportunities for engagement and sharing of information via the SIG.

The adoption of novel digital health tools, including those incorporating Artificial Intelligence, is on the rise across health services. While these technologies promise to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency, they also bring significant risks such as privacy breaches, algorithmic bias, lack of clinical accountability, and a potential loss of human-centred care. This is why the College has found a need to develop a Digital Innovation SIG.