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Medical Xpress · November 7, 2026 · On the brief until November 21, 2026

New trial of AI phone assistant to monitor patients with long-term illness

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Conducting routine telephone consultations with patients

The NHS is testing an AI phone assistant called Dora Care to conduct routine checkups for osteoporosis patients. The trial evaluates whether the conversational tool can safely support understaffed clinical teams. A successful rollout could allow staff to monitor other chronic conditions using automated phone calls.

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Clinicians must evaluate whether a phone system can mimic human empathy safely enough to guide medical decisions without harming patient trust.

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