The doctor-patient ratio in India is very low, which is a matter of concern. Because of this, the pressure on the employees of the medical field increases beyond limits, they have to treat more patients in less time. Due to this condition, doctors often face fatigue, or the chances of making mistakes are greatly increased. Many times due to wrong information gathering, there is a mistake in preparing the patient's medical history, but in this challenging environment, Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a ray of hope, which will revolutionize the healthcare industry. The expectation has increased.
How does AI work?
Productivity has started increasing after the integration of AI-powered digital tools, as well as there has been an increase in the number of diagnoses, due to which better healthcare facilities can be achieved for a large population. Among these tools, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), chatbots, clinical decision support software, differential diagnosis (DDx) and natural language processing (NLP) are proving to be very effective. These techniques are yielding images with precise analysis like X-ray and MRI scans. Dr. According to Dr. Siddharth Nayak, "The combination of AI and medicine aims to streamline document-intensive processes and provide error-free patient information to doctors, thereby improving the efficiency and quality of healthcare services."
How important is AI for the Indian healthcare system?
According to Chaitanya Raju, Executive Director of 'HealthPix Technology', "The most fundamental challenge for healthcare workers and doctors at present is that they are not being able to adapt to AI-powered tools. These are the doctors whose AI is the backbone of the healthcare system, its effect can be seen in the delivery scale. If we further develop AI-powered tools, the diagnosis rate, and outcome will improve on a large scale. With the help of AI, early detection of diseases, time work like treatment, reducing the burden of surgery on the patient, and getting specialist consultation can be done. In an emerging economy like India where there is a lack of specialized healthcare, this step is very important.
Will AI take away the jobs of doctors?
Appropriate use of the potential of AI is undoubtedly a boon for the healthcare industry. However, it is important to dispel the misconception that AI will replace doctors and nurses. Dr. Siddharth clearly stated that AI should be seen as a valuable aid, helping medical professionals in all aspects of healthcare including diagnosis, treatment planning, and risk identification. While AI has tremendous potential to improve the healthcare system, it must work in tandem with healthcare experts while preserving the human touch in patient care. By embracing the partnership between AI and healthcare, healthcare can set new standards for systems and patient management, ultimately benefiting individuals and communities alike.
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