Medical Futurist February 2, 2019
While modern medicine created the professional, efficient, metric-driven medic alienated from the patients, the need for compassionate care is more urgent than ever. However, that’s not only up to the physician but also the organization, because individual attempts might result in burnout symptoms. Adoption of A.I. could change the situation for the better in the future, as it would create space for doctors and nurses to spend more quality time with patients. The question is, are doctors ready for it?
Medicating Albert, the plush armadillo
Two years ago, my niece had to spend two weeks in hospital as she partially ruptured her Achilles-tendon when she landed unfortunately in the sand after a broad jump in her sports class at school....