An initiative founded in Córdoba aims to advance the practical use of artificial intelligence in medicine: PlaySalud, founded by surgeon César Díaz López, is launching a training course for healthcare professionals on 30 September 2026 and expanding patient-focused information formats at the same time, according to elDiario.es . The immediate trigger is the start of the course; by its own account, the project operates independently of the Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía in Córdoba, where Díaz López works.
PlaySalud has two strands. Under the name PlayAcademy offers a basic course entitled “Entender la inteligencia artificial en salud desde cero”, aimed primarily at doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. The online course runs until the end of December 2026, is organised in modules and aims to enable participants to assess, evaluate and use artificial intelligence applications responsibly in clinics and medical practices. In parallel, PlayCare is developing audiovisual content for patients and their carers to make diagnoses, procedures and treatment processes easier to understand.
According to elDiario.es, the course is supported by several scientific societies, including the Asociación Española de Coloproctología. Its president Antonio Arroyo stresses, according to the report, that AI tools should be introduced only under clear quality criteria and professional supervision. PlaySalud thus connects with a wider debate in Spain, where opportunities such as more efficient documentation and better care coordination are weighed against the risks of poor decisions, data protection gaps and a lack of transparency.
The initiative’s founders explicitly present the offering as a bridge between technological innovation and clinical reality. For healthcare staff in Andalucía and beyond, the training is intended to provide a shared language for evaluating algorithms – from training data and bias to validation studies and everyday liability issues. For patients, PlayCare promises to present medical information in a structured and accessible way, complementing discussions about their care and strengthening their ability to take an active role during treatment.
Practical details that are important for assessing the initiative remain unclear for now: which scientific societies will formally recognise the training, what data protection and security standards apply to using AI tools in learning environments, and whether formal partnerships exist with public or private healthcare institutions. Beyond PlaySalud’s own account and elDiario.es’s report, no comprehensive information on these points is yet available. What is clear is that the course launch is a concrete test of whether a curated learning resource and clear patient information can help reconcile expectations of AI with clinical evidence.
Editor: Clara Simonichek (Article created with AI assistance).