Monday 13 March 2017

Technology could redefine doctor-patient relationship

Technology could redefine doctor-patient relationship Artificial intelligence is already making inroads into the NHS and could have profound effects on the medical workforce

Advances in clinical uses of artificial intelligence (AI) could have two profound effects on the global medical workforce.

AI, which mimics cognitive functions such as learning and problem-solving, is already making inroads into the NHS. In north London it is piloting use of an app aimed at users of the non-emergency 111 service, while the Royal Free London NHS foundation trust has teamed up with Google’s DeepMind AI arm to develop an app aimed at patients with signs of acute kidney injury. The hospital claims the project, which uses information from more than 1.6 million patients a year, could free up more than half a million hours annually spent on paperwork. Continue reading... The Guardian

See also:

No comments:

Post a Comment