Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England
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Exclusive: health bodies across country say controversial US firm’s data platform no better than systems already in use NHS organisations that care for millions of people in England are rejecting Palantir’s patient data technology, according to freedom of information responses that reveal health bos
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A modern, sterile hospital server room with rows of computer servers and monitors displaying health records. A Palantir data platform server is conspicuously isolated, gathering dust.
Caption: Even in a data-driven world, some things are just too complex to be bothered with.
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Based on the original story on theguardian.com.
Editor's note
The rejection of Palantir's patient data technology by numerous NHS trusts underscores a crucial point: advanced technology must not only meet technical benchmarks but also integrate seamlessly with existing systems and cultural contexts. As we look to the future, it is essential to balance innovation with practicality and trust, ensuring that technology serves to enhance, not hinder, the delivery of healthcare.
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Panel 1
Palantir is a US-based technology company that specializes in data analytics and management software, often used in government and enterprise settings to manage and analyze large datasets. The irony lies in the fact that a high-profile, controversial tech solution from a US firm is being rejected by many NHS trusts in England, which are opting for more traditional and possibly simpler systems that already meet their needs. The highlight is the contrast between the sophisticated, high-tech image of Palantir and the practical, down-to-earth decision of NHS trusts to stick with existing, proven systems.
Panel 2
*A meeting room in an NHS trust headquarters. A group of healthcare professionals sit around a table, laptops and papers scattered. A tech consultant from Palantir stands at a whiteboard, pointing to a complex diagram. The consultant looks puzzled and frustrated as the healthcare professionals nod and chuckle among themselves.*
Consultant: So, you see, this data platform will revolutionize patient care by integrating and analyzing all your data in real time!
Panel 3
*The consultant steps back from the whiteboard, visibly deflated. The healthcare professionals lean back in their chairs, looking satisfied and amused. A nurse in scrubs smiles and nods to her colleagues.*
Nurse: I think we've got this covered with our spreadsheets and sticky notes. Thanks anyway!
Panel 4
*The consultant stands by the door, holding a presentation folder. The healthcare professionals wave him off with a smile. A doctor in a lab coat hands the consultant a box of office supplies.* Consultant (smiling awkwardly)
Doctor: Here, take this. We found it on our shelves when we cleaned out the storeroom—perfect for your next presentation!
Consultant: Thanks... I think.
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