Computer Bugs in Hospitals: A New Killer by Martyn Thomas (@mctFREng) and Howard Thimbleby

Calendar
When:
February 6, 2018 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2018-02-06T13:00:00+00:00
2018-02-06T14:00:00+00:00
Where:
Museum of London
150 London Wall
London EC2Y 5HN
UK
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Gresham College
Email

Computer bugs, reported in heart pacemaker software and many other devices, are but one example of the risks that IT systems can create for patients. The extent of the problem of software bugs in the medical arena, and elsewhere, suggest an increasing number of avoidable deaths and injuries in UK hospitals.

No reservations are required for this lecture. It will be run on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the lecture.