The BMJ

The BMJ

In this editorial, we comment the Goldacre report, the UK’s roadmap towards “better, broader, and safer” use of health data for research and analysis. Among other things, we discuss the high environmental cost of mining data, and point out that it would make sense to reward the development of more responsible, sustainable, and inclusive digital...

In this editorial, we comment the Goldacre report, the UK’s roadmap towards “better, broader, and safer” use of health data for research and analysis. Among other things, we discuss the high environmental cost of mining data, and point out that it would make sense to reward the development of more responsible, sustainable, and inclusive digital infrastructures.

Lehoux, P. & Rivard, L. (2022). Major public works ahead for a healthy data-centric NHS, The BMJ.