In this report we set out what we have achieved in months 30-42 of the Everyday Cyborg research project, as well as outlining the research and other activities we intend to pursue over the coming year. In particular, in this report you will find updates on: the team’s empirical work, our research on the notion … Continue reading “Project Report: Year 3”
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Being Novel? Regulating Emerging Technologies Under Conditions of Uncertainty
This post summarises a chapter by Joseph TF Roberts and Muireann Quigley – ‘Being Novel? Regulating Emerging Technologies Under Conditions of Uncertainty’ – recently published in Novel Beings: Regulatory Approaches for a Future of New Intelligent Life (eds. David Lawrence & Sarah Morley). Novel Beings If novel beings worthy of moral status were to emerge, … Continue reading “Being Novel? Regulating Emerging Technologies Under Conditions of Uncertainty”
The Future of Medical Devices Regulation in the UK? Plus Ça Change, Plus C’est la Même Chose
This post discusses the Government’s response to the MHRA’s consultation on the future of medical device regulation. In October 2021, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Medical Device Regulations 2002. As we have written previously, the consultation comes within a period of flux for medical … Continue reading “The Future of Medical Devices Regulation in the UK? Plus Ça Change, Plus C’est la Même Chose”
Do-It-Yourself Diabetes Technology and the Law
This piece was originally posted as a Birmingham Law School Research Blog Post This post summarises a paper we published a few months ago in Diabetic Medicine: ‘#WeAreNotWaiting DIY Artificial Pancreas Systems and the Challenges for the Law’* Authors: Rachael Dickson, Jessica Bell, Amber Dar, Laura Downey, Victoria Moore, Muireann Quigley Post written by: Rachael Dickson OS AID … Continue reading “Do-It-Yourself Diabetes Technology and the Law”
Visions of the Everyday Cyborg Workshop
Earlier in September, the Everyday Cyborgs 2.0 project hosted a two-day workshop at the University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston Park Hotel. The workshop brought together an interdisciplinary group of scholars including lawyers, clinicians, sociologists, cybersecurity researchers, and regulatory experts to discuss the regulation of medical devices. Short summaries of the papers are presented in the workshop … Continue reading “Visions of the Everyday Cyborg Workshop”
Encountering Everyday Cyborgs: Reflections On Field Work So Far
In this post our socio-legal researcher, Rachael Dickson, reflects on the interviews she has been conducting with persons living with attached and implanted medical devices. The data collection phase of the Everyday Cyborgs 2.0 project commenced in earnest in November 2021. Nearly a year on, it seems like a good time to reflect on these … Continue reading “Encountering Everyday Cyborgs: Reflections On Field Work So Far”
Manchester Centre for Political Theory Workshop: Embodiment in Ethics, Political Philosophy, and Law
Earlier in September, the Everyday Cyborgs 2.0 project hosted a panel as part of the Mancept Workshops at the University of Manchester. The panel, organised by project researcher Joseph Roberts, brought together philosophers and bioethicists to discuss how we might take better account of embodiment in ethical theorising, political philosophy, public policy, and law. The … Continue reading “Manchester Centre for Political Theory Workshop: Embodiment in Ethics, Political Philosophy, and Law”
AI/ML-enabled Medical Devices: Regulatory Discussion in the UK and the US
This post discusses the current regulation of AI/ML enabled medical devices in the UK and compares potential policy changes with the US. The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) systems in medical devices has been linked to improved healthcare – for example, by providing earlier and more accurate diagnoses to patients, automating … Continue reading “AI/ML-enabled Medical Devices: Regulatory Discussion in the UK and the US”
The Changing Face of Medical Devices Regulation? A Consultation & Expected New Regulations
This piece was originally posted as a Birmingham Law School Research Blog Post This post reflects on the potential reforms indicated by the recent MHRA consultation on the future of medical devices regulation In September 2021 the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) launched a consultation seeking views on potential amendments to medical devices … Continue reading “The Changing Face of Medical Devices Regulation? A Consultation & Expected New Regulations”
The Commissioner for Patient Safety: A Missed Opportunity?
In this blogpost Dr Victoria Moore explores the role of the Patient Safety Commissioner, arguing that it may not be sufficient to ensure patient safety I am nearly a couple of months late for New Year predictions, but nevertheless, here is mine for 2022. I predict that the new Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC) role – … Continue reading “The Commissioner for Patient Safety: A Missed Opportunity?”