National Doctors Day
The rapidly increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and digital health technology has started changing the world of healthcare services. Today, the help of AI is being taken in many tasks in hospitals, from reading reports of patients to making initial assessment of the disease and planning surgery. In such a situation, the biggest question arising is whether the role of doctors will be reduced in future or their responsibilities will emerge in a new form.
Health experts believe that AI and new technology have definitely made the work of doctors easier, but it cannot replace doctors. Instead, technology is helping doctors provide more accurate, faster and effective treatments.
According to a senior doctor, the use of digital devices in the medical field has increased rapidly in the last few years. Today, AI based software is helping to identify abnormalities in X-ray, CT scan and MRI reports. This has increased the possibility of detecting the disease in its early stages. He said, AI is a powerful tool, but it is not a substitute for the doctor.
Now with the help of electronic health records, digital prescriptions and automated reporting systems, doctors are able to spend more time with patients. Due to this, the quality of health services is also improving.
Telemedicine also brought a big change
Dr. Neeraj Kumar (Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Sharda Care-Health City) Says that telemedicine has also brought a big change in health services. Now patients can consult doctors through video calls, making it easier for people living in remote areas to access specialist medical services.
A health technology expert said, “Technology has not limited the role of doctors, but has made them more effective. Now doctors are not limited to just treating the disease, but they are also playing an important role in disease prevention and better health management with the help of data, digital tools and predictive analytics.” However, with the increasing use of technology, some challenges are also emerging.
Data security is also a big concern
Issues like patient privacy, data security and reliability of AI decisions are constantly being discussed. Experts believe that the right to take the final decision regarding any technical device should remain with the doctor only. Doctors say that medicine is not only a science but also a humanitarian profession. Patients often expect emotional support, trust and communication during their illness, which a machine cannot fully provide.
A senior doctor said, “The patient does not just come to the doctor with his reports, he also brings his concerns, fears and hopes. AI can give data, but only a doctor can give empathy, trust and human touch.” According to experts, the role of doctors will become more multifaceted in the coming years.
Along with medical knowledge, they will also have to develop an understanding of digital technologies and data-based health systems. Topics related to AI and digital health are also gradually being included in medical education, so that future doctors can use new technologies effectively.
