Digital Health Literacy (22 June 2026) by Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

In this episode of Clinical Conversations, Dr Emma Spencer discusses the importance of digital health literacy - the ability to access, understand and use digital health tools - with Professor Mahmood Adil, RCPE's outgoing Clinical Data & Digital Health Lead. Prof Adil provides insights into the evolution of digital health and clinical informatics over his career and how doctors can enhance their digital health literacy.

The introductory resource on clinical data and digital health can be accessed on RCPE's Education Portal: https://learning.rcpe.ac.uk/data-digitalhealth

Professor Mahmood Adil was RCPE's Clinical Data & Digital Health Lead. He is a global expert in clinical data, digital health & innovation fields. He has over 25 years of medical, public health, executive management, academic and policy experience and has delivered on key senior positions in the UK, USA & Middle East.

Dr Emma Spencer is Co-Vice Chair - Education of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee and resident doctor in internal medicine.

RCPE would like to thank Professor Adil for his contributions and service as our Clinical Data & Digital Health Lead.

Recording date: 17 April 2026

An extended version of this episode will be released on our sister podcast, Career Conversations, later this year: https://podcasts.rcpe.ac.uk/show/career-conversations/

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