Getting safe and effective digital medical devices to patients

Getting safe and effective digital medical devices to patients (pdf)

Description

This research briefing explores how to develop smart and flexible regulations on digital medical devices as the regulatory framework becomes increasingly influenced by European and international standards.

UCL Public Policy and the UCL European Institute convened a policy roundtable in December 2018 to discuss the challenges of 'getting safe and effective digital medical devices to patients'. Experts from academia, industry, policy and regulators discussed the current challenges for British policymakers in Government and Parliament and if Brexit provides an opportunity for the UK to think about developing an independent vision. As regulations in this field are increasingly developed outside national frameworks, the UK must assess how it can continue to shape international harmonisation activities and explore how its national regulatory framework can foster innovation.

This is a UCL Insights Research Briefing

Authors

Clément Leroy - Research and Policy Engagement Associate, UCL European Institute 

Hannah West – Research student, Department of Computer Science

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