In recent years, the National Health Service (NHS) has faced mounting challenges in providing timely medical diagnostics to its patients. Lengthy wait times have become a norm, with some patients enduring weeks, or even months, to receive routine diagnostic tests such as blood tests and imaging. This delay can be attributed to a mix of factors including rising demand, staffing shortages, and finite resources. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these issues, creating significant backlogs across all areas of care.
Society 5.0, also known as the Super Smart Society, was introduced by the Japanese government in 2016 as part of the 5th Science and Technology Basic Plan. This concept aims to integrate AI and other advanced technologies to create a human-centered society that harmonizes economic progress with the resolution of societal challenges.
When we think about medical diagnostics, the core focus and priority, regardless of the amount of technology or expertise, lies in accurate medical data. Venous blood testing, one of the most effective methods for obtaining precise and reliable diagnostic results in clinical lab testing, exemplifies this principle.