Abstract
DERM is an AI algorithm for detecting skin cancer. Developed by Skin Analytics, the algorithm analyses images of skin lesions and determines if the lesion is likely to be cancerous. DERM is already being used by some NHS providers, and is integrated with existing skin cancer pathways, triaging patients before being assessed by dermatologists. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) funded deployment and a real-world evaluation of DERM as part of the AI in Health and Care Award. The evaluation aimed to inform future implementation by assessing key domains such as safety, accuracy, effectiveness, value and sustainability. Working as a collaborative Technology Specific Evaluation Team (TSET), Unity Insights and University of Surrey conducted an evaluation of DERM in four NHS sites, across 9,649 patients between February 2022 and April 2023. The resulting evaluation report is presented in full.