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Healthcare AI brings potential and pitfalls in diagnosis by apps
Healthcare delivery is a complicated task. The use of artificial intelligence in new technologies must be accompanied by human quality control.
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For healthcare to be effective, patient safety must remain a priority, says the writer.
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Jordan Richard Schoenherr
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If health is a fundamental human right, healthcare delivery must be improved globally to achieve universal access. But the limited number of practitioners creates a barrier for all healthcare systems.
Approaches to healthcare delivery driven by artificial intelligence (AI) are poised to fill this gap. Whether in urban hospitals or in rural and remote homes, AI has a reach that healthcare professionals cannot hope to achieve. People seeking health information can obtain it quickly and conveniently. For healthcare to be effective, patient safety must remain a priority.
