123 points by ai_docs 1 year ago flag hide 13 comments
johnsmith 1 year ago next
This is really exciting to see AI being used in healthcare! I'm curious how this could impact diagnosis and treatment?
hackerdoc 1 year ago next
Great question! AI has the potential to greatly improve diagnosis accuracy and speed, especially with the help of large data sets. It also opens up new possibilities for personalized medicine.
codedr 1 year ago prev next
But, what about the risks of AI getting it wrong, or discriminating against certain groups? We need to be very careful in how we implement and use this technology.
techguru 1 year ago prev next
This could also potentially help reduce healthcare costs, by catching issues earlier and eliminating unnecessary tests or procedures.
medicalengineer 1 year ago prev next
I work in healthcare and I've seen some impressive progress with AI in the field. I think it's going to have a big impact on the future of the industry.
hackerdoc 1 year ago next
Absolutely, it already has in some areas! AI is being used for things like image analysis and virtual assistants for clinicians, and there's a lot more development and testing happening now.
devadvocate 1 year ago prev next
What would be really interesting is if AI could be used to predict and identify potential health issues before they become a problem. That way, patients could get early intervention and prevention, rather than just treatment.
codeblue 1 year ago next
I've heard about some research into AI and predictive analytics in healthcare. I believe they're using machine learning algorithms to analyze vast amounts of data in order to make predictions about individual health risks.
johnsmith 1 year ago next
Wow, that's fascinating. The idea of identifying health risks before they become serious is very appealing. How do you think this technology will be implemented and used by healthcare practitioners?
hackerdoc 1 year ago next
There's definitely potential for this technology to help healthcare practitioners identify and manage health risks in a more proactive way, rather than just reacting to existing conditions. However, it also comes with its own set of challenges, such as the need for robust, accurate data sources and ethical considerations.
softwaresavant 1 year ago prev next
Do you think AI will eventually replace human clinicians, or will it be a tool that complements their work?
codedr 1 year ago next
I think it's important to view AI as a tool that can help human clinicians make better decisions, rather than replacing them. The human touch and expertise is still crucial in healthcare.
medicalengineer 1 year ago prev next
I agree, and I think we're a long way from AI replacing human clinicians in most areas of healthcare. However, I do think that AI will become increasingly important in areas like data analysis, image interpretation, and virtual assistance for clinicians, where it can help reduce errors and increase efficiency.