In episode 30 of The Only Way is Ethics, host Dean Mawson is joined by three outstanding leaders shaping the future of digital health.

Rachel Murphy, CEO of The Grafter, brings her wealth of experience in helping organisations grow, raise, and exit with strong, sustainable strategies. With a background in digital transformation across the NHS, Rachel understands both the challenges of scaling innovation in a complex system and the practical tools needed to achieve long-term impact.

Tara Donnelly, founder of Digital Care and an influential healthcare advisor, has spent her career championing technology that empowers patients and improves care pathways. Having held senior leadership roles in the NHS, including at NHSX, she has been at the forefront of driving digital adoption at scale, from remote monitoring to patient-facing apps.

Katherine Church, women’s health and digital health advisor, has a rich track record of guiding healthtech initiatives and advising organisations on strategy, innovation, and implementation. She is particularly passionate about ensuring that digital solutions meet the needs of women and underserved populations, bringing a critical lens on equity and inclusion in healthcare.

Together, they’ll be exploring the most pressing issues facing the sector today, starting with the current landscape of digital healthand the role technology will play in delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan, closing gaps in digital literacy, and addressing the funding and sustainability challenges innovators face.

The conversation will then turn to AI, ethics, and governance—looking at how safe adoption can be achieved and the risks boards and executives need to keep in mind as AI adoption accelerates.

We’ll also discuss the evolving role of women in healthtech, the barriers they continue to face, and how mentorship, networks, and visibility are creating new opportunities for leadership and influence.

Finally, we’ll explore the future of digital health, from personalised and preventative care to virtual wards, remote monitoring, and the integration of health and social care, all while ensuring equity remains at the core of innovation.

The episode closes with a powerful question to each guest: “If you could leave our listeners with one piece of advice for digital health innovators or NHS leaders right now, what would it be?”

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In this week’s episode of The Only Way is Ethics, host Dean Mawson is joined by Dr. Rachael Grimaldi, Co-founder of CardMedic and practising Anaesthetist.

Rachael’s journey is a remarkable one – from her frontline career as a clinician to becoming a digital health innovator who is reshaping how patients and clinicians communicate. Inspired by real-world challenges in care, she spotted a critical gap in patient communication and co-created CardMedic, a platform that helps overcome language and accessibility barriers at the bedside.

During the conversation, Rachael reflects on what inspired her to step into digital health innovation, the story behind CardMedic and the tangible difference it is making in practice, and why regulatory compliance and clinical safety are such vital foundations for digital adoption in the NHS. She also shares her experiences as a woman founder in health-tech, discussing the challenges she has faced, the opportunities she has embraced, and the advice she would give to others wanting to follow a similar path.

The episode closes with personal reflections on her journey so far and her vision for the future of digital health, offering a powerful message about leadership, resilience, and the safe and ethical use of technology to improve patient care.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Ethics Empowered, a brand-new spin-off from The Only Way is Ethics. Building on the success of our Women in HealthTech panels earlier this year, this series takes a broader look at the digital health landscape—exploring not only how we embed ethics, but also how innovation, leadership, and culture come together to shape the future of care.

I’m Liz Ashall-Payne, founder and CEO of ORCHA, a global leader in digital health accreditation and adoption, and I’m delighted to be joined by my co-host Julianna Tickell, a respected strategist and advisor who has worked extensively with health systems and innovators to ensure digital health delivers real-world impact.

Before we dive in, a special thank you to Dean and Sonya Mawson, founders of DPM Digital Health Consultancy Ltd and creators of The Only Way is Ethics podcast. Their support and vision have made Ethics Empowered possible, giving us this platform to spotlight women leaders and bring vital conversations about digital health and ethics to a wider audience.

For our inaugural episode, we’re joined by an outstanding panel of women making waves in digital health:

Dr. Penny Kechagioglou, Chief Clinical Information Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, with deep expertise in oncology, clinical transformation, and digital health leadership.

Susan O’Leary, a digital health lawyer and policy expert, specialising in health data, governance, and the frameworks that help ensure technology is safe, compliant, and trusted.

Navneet Kaur, an experienced leader in digital innovation and transformation, driving forward programmes that bridge clinical need with emerging technologies.

Farirai Gora, a passionate advocate for equity in digital health, focused on ensuring new technologies address health inequalities and are accessible to all communities.

In this episode, we set the tone for Ethics Empowered by looking at the real-world challenges and opportunities in digital health today. We’ll discuss the balancing act between rapid innovation and patient safety, the role of leadership in embedding strong values and governance, and how female leaders are shaping the culture of digital transformation. Our guests also share practical lessons, from strategies that ensure ethics and equity are built in from the start to advice for organisations seeking to harness digital health responsibly and effectively.

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Welcome to The Only Way is Ethics, the podcast where we explore the people, ideas, and experiences shaping digital health and beyond. I’m your host, Dean Mawson, Clinical Director of DPM Digital Health Consultancy and long-time advocate for embedding safety, governance, and innovation into the heart of health technology.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Julian Wragg – an accomplished Enterprise SaaS Sales and Marketing Leader, Coach, and Mentor. With a career that spans decades in sales leadership, Julian has built, scaled, and guided high-performing teams across the enterprise software space. He’s passionate about not just closing deals, but about what makes salespeople, leaders, and organisations truly succeed in a changing world.

We’ll be diving into Julian’s journey – from how he first found his path into sales, to the biggest influences on his career, and how the role of sales has evolved in response to shifting buyer behaviour, the internet, and AI. We’ll also explore what makes a great salesperson, what defines an effective sales leader, and why team culture is critical for success.

Finally, we’ll look ahead: what does the future of B2B sales hold, and how can companies adapt to thrive in the next era of enterprise selling?

So, whether you’re in sales, leading teams, or just curious about the mindset behind high-performing organisations, this conversation with Julian will give you valuable insights you can take away.

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In this episode, Dean Mawson sits down with health tech innovator Shamoun Ahmad, founder of Medeskin AI, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, dermatology, and NHS transformation. With a vision rooted in accessible, early-stage diagnosis, Shamoun shares the journey behind Medeskin AI and its role in reshaping skin health services.

We discuss how Medeskin AI aligns with the NHS 10-Year Plan, supporting ambitions to become the most AI-enabled healthcare system in the world. From AI-powered skin cancer pathways to potential inclusion in the future NHS “HealthStore” procurement framework, Shamoun outlines how Medeskin aims to scale nationally and equitably.

The episode delves into the ethics and utility of Ambient Voice Transcription (AVT) and Generative AI in clinical settings, and how technologies like large language models (LLMs) can enhance evidence synthesis, health technology assessment, and even clinical trial design. Shamoun reflects on Medeskin’s use of these tools to validate diagnostics while reducing clinician burden.

We explore Medeskin’s unique workflow—from patient photo uploads to instant GP notifications and AI-driven triage—and how this model supports underserved communities, improves dermatology access, and aligns with key NHS use cases, such as GP triage, dermatology referrals, and two-week-wait target compliance.

Trust and transparency take centre stage as Shamoun explains how Medeskin navigates NHS Information Governance (IG) and GDPR, ensuring data control, explainability, and fairness in every AI-driven decision. The company’s adoption of FUTURE-AI principles (Fairness, Transparency, Robustness, etc.) reflects a strong ethical commitment.

This episode is essential listening for anyone navigating AI in healthcare, particularly where innovation meets clinical need, ethical design, and system-wide adoption.

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In this episode, Dean Mawson speaks with Yasmin Karsan, a clinical professional turned digital health leader whose career spans pharmacy, AI consultancy, and health tech entrepreneurship. Yasmin shares her journey from traditional clinical practice into the world of digital transformation, offering valuable insights into how a strong clinical foundation can shape safer, more effective technology.The conversation explores the evolving role of Clinical Safety Officers in supporting the safe adoption of AI in healthcare, the practical challenges of applying DCB0129 and DCB0160 standards to emerging technologies, and how ethical considerations such as bias, fairness, and transparency must be embedded from the start. Yasmin also discusses the role of digital tools in improving medicines optimisation and the untapped potential of pharmacists in driving innovation. Reflecting on her own experiences as a founder, she highlights the common pitfalls health tech startups face when working with the NHS and offers her perspective on the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) and the NHS Long-Term Plan.A must-listen for clinicians, developers, and digital health strategists alike.This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal health advice.We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

Welcome back to another episode of The Only Way is Ethics—the podcast where digital health meets governance, innovation meets integrity, and the future of care is up for critical discussion.

This week marks a special milestone - Episode 25 - and we’re doing it justice with a panel discussion packed with insight, challenge, and big ideas. I’m joined by three thought leaders with deep roots in healthtech:

Shane Tickell, CEO, entrepreneur and digital health champion with decades of experience in digital transformation

Hassan Choudhury, NHS digital health expert and global digital health advisor, and

Clive Flashman, strategist, futurist, and expert in health innovation, ethics, and informatics.

Together, we dive headfirst into the NHS 10-Year Plan and explore what it really means to create a modern, AI-enabled, patient-centric health system—without losing the human touch.

We’ll be tackling seven bold themes:

AI in the NHS: Can we harness intelligence without losing trust?

The NHS App revolution: Will it empower patients—or overwhelm them?

Neighbourhood Health Services: Is the shift from hospital to home realistic—or risky?

Genomics and Wearables: Are we enabling personalised prevention—or drifting into surveillance medicine?

The NHS HealthStore: Can innovation thrive in a curated marketplace?

Public–Private Partnerships: Can the NHS drive growth without compromising care?

Feedback and Transparency: Can patients co-design services in real time?

With policy ambitions as high as “the most AI-enabled health system in the world,” this conversation asks: Are we ready? And more importantly—are we doing this right?

So grab a coffee, plug in, and join us for a conversation that blends ambition with accountability.

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Hello and welcome back to The Only Way is Ethics, the podcast that explores the people, principles, and purpose behind digital health. I’m your host, Dean Mawson — Clinical Safety Officer and founder of DPM Digital Health — and I’m really pleased to be bringing you this episode.Today I’m joined by Sascha Mullen, Chief Nursing Information Officer at Frimley Health. Sascha recently passed the 200-day mark in his CNIO role, and in that time, he’s moved from a place of open-ended curiosity to real clarity about what the role demands — and what’s possible when digital nursing leadership is rooted in empathy, purpose, and teamwork.In our conversation, Sascha shares how he intentionally stayed close to the frontline, spending time with clinical and operational teams to understand their frustrations, challenges, and hopes for how technology can support care. He reflects on the importance of the CNIO as a connector — someone who translates between the clinical, digital, and operational worlds — and why that role can only succeed through listening, trust-building, and humility.We talk about the culture at Frimley and how a shared “can-do” mindset has helped shift long-stuck projects forward. Sascha also discusses his work to embed digital clinical safety in a way that feels meaningful, not mechanical, and why he’s proud of launching the Trust’s Digital Ambassador Network — a peer-led initiative to support digitally confident clinicians at every level.This is a brilliant episode for anyone navigating digital transformation in healthcare — whether you’re new to leadership or working to re-energise long-term change efforts. Sascha’s grounded, thoughtful approach is a reminder that quiet leadership and clarity of purpose can go a long way in this space.This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal health advice.We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

Hello and welcome back to The Only Way is Ethics – the podcast where we pull back the curtain on digital health, clinical safety, and the complex web of governance, regulation, and innovation shaping healthcare today. I’m your host, Dean Mawson – Clinical Safety Officer, digital health consultant, and founder of DPM Digital Health Consultancy.We’ve had a bit of a break over the last few months – a mix of summer holidays, seasonal bugs, and the general chaos life throws our way – but we’re back, refreshed, and raring to go with some powerful conversations lined up. And what a way to return!Joining me for this long-awaited episode is none other than Dr Keith Grimes, Founder of Curistica, a GP by background, and a long-standing leader in clinical innovation, digital health, and AI in healthcare. Keith is well known for his razor-sharp insights into how we responsibly deploy emerging technologies, and together with Dr Haris Shuaib, he recently co-authored a must-read paper on generative AI in healthcare.In this episode, Keith and I dive into some of the most pressing and frankly unsettling developments in the NHS and digital health landscape:The abolishment of NHS England and the increasing burden on ICBs – what does this restructuring mean for digital transformation and where is the leadership coming from?The 10-year plan, once again being reimagined under political pressure – are we stuck in a cycle of ambition without action?The glaring lack of digital health clarity in ICB reform – a gap that leaves governance and procurement dangerously exposed, especially in primary and social care.The DCB0129/0160 revisions and public consultation – what’s changing, and will it drive real improvement or just more paperwork?Then we pivot to AI – where Keith’s expertise shines:Why are we still ignoring the low-hanging fruit like admin automation in favour of high-risk AI decision support?What can CSOs do to rigorously assess AI systems and is it time we introduced a dedicated AI Safety Lead?And a little provocation from Dr Saif Abed: are NHS patients becoming guinea pigs in the rush to deploy AI?This one’s packed with insight, reflection, and just the right amount of provocation to get us thinking about where digital health is really heading.So grab your headphones – The Only Way is Ethics is back.This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal health advice.We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

Welcome to another episode of The Only Way is Ethics, where we dive deep into the world of digital health, governance, and compliance. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Paul Jewel, a highly experienced clinician and digital health expert, who brings a wealth of knowledge in clinical assurance and risk management.

With a strong background in both frontline healthcare and digital transformation, Paul has been instrumental in helping organisations navigate the complex landscape of regulatory compliance and clinical safety.

Paul is currently leading the charge at Assuric, an innovative assurance platform designed to support healthcare providers and digital health manufacturers in meeting critical compliance requirements. We’ll explore how the platform simplifies regulatory adherence, ensuring that digital health solutions align with frameworks like DCB0129, DTAC, and UK MDR.In our conversation, we discuss the importance of integrating assurance into digital health workflows, the common compliance pitfalls organisations face, and strategies for embedding clinical safety into product development. Paul also shares his insights on the future of digital health, the role of automation in compliance, and how regulatory frameworks are evolving to keep pace with innovation.

Whether you’re a digital health innovator, Clinical Safety Officer, or part of a healthcare organisation looking to strengthen compliance, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Let’s get started!This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal health advice.

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