Physicians Practice July 9, 2024
While the developers of AI-based applications charge ahead, clinicians and healthcare institutions must temper their optimism with caution.
Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence—sometimes known as augmented intelligence, to reflect that AI-powered tools supplement human intelligence, but do not displace it—have inspired many to feel cautiously optimistic about AI’s potential to assist healthcare professionals.
Administrative lifts first, diagnostic help to follow
Some healthcare institutions have been quick to implement tools that lift administrative burdens, such as through applications to streamline scheduling and reduce wait times for cancer patients. There are also AI-powered applications that predict staffing needs. In terms of text generation, applications for clinical documentation have come a long way: A number of medical groups have embarked on the use...
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