Te Whatu Ora is exploring the use of an AI-supported symptom checker to help people navigate health services.
The tool would guide users to the most appropriate care based on their symptoms and provide clinicians with a summary to support faster, more effective treatment. It will complement, not replace, clinical decision-making.
Te Whatu Ora is seeking experienced clinicians and health sector leaders to join the Symptom Checker Governance Group, which will ensure the tool is clinically safe, culturally appropriate, evidence-based and aligned with national strategy.
Read more in this letter from Te Whatu Ora.
If you are interested in contributing to this governance group, please submit your expression of interest. Applications close Friday 31 October.
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