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Nowadays there is a discussion of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in every field, whether it is education, media or healthcare. Earlier AI was used mainly in video games and software, but now its use is increasing rapidly in India too. The biggest advantage of AI is that it can work for hours in minutes. Through this, where the first 10 people used to complete a task together, now with the help of AI, that work can be done easily and fast. Its use is now being done in every field.
The use of AI is increasing rapidly in the medical field, especially in the medical field. AI tools are being used in X-rays, MRI, blood reports to surgery from robots. If technology is used wisely, it can become a boon, but if you are blindly trusted, then it can prove to be dangerous. In such a situation, this question becomes important whether AI can replace doctors in the coming time? And is this technique a boon or a sign of a big danger?
What can AI do in the medical field?
Medical data can be rapidly analyzed – large amounts of medical data can be analyzed rapidly with the help of AI. It can identify the disease by looking at the report of a patient, can suggest treatment options and even risk a risk that a patient can have a disease in future. As
Speed and Data Analysis – The biggest strength of AI is speed and data analysis. With the help of Artificial Intelligence, thousands of reports, case studies and medical research can be scanned in seconds and can also tell potential illness and treatment options based on symptoms. Virtual Health Assistants, Health Chatbots and Smart Wearbals also constantly monitor health and can warly warns before the doctor.
Help in 1 diagnosis- such as X-Ray, MRI, CT Scan, AI helps a doctor by identifying patterns.
2 Initial advice: Some AI chatbott (eg Symptom Checker Apps) gives the patient initial information on the basis of symptoms.
3 Remote Health Monitoring: Smart Watch and Fitness Bands are associated with AI which monitors BP, heart rate and oxygen levels continuously.
But can AI replace the doctor?
About this Public Health Expert Dr. Jugal Kishore It is said that AI has its own role which is growing, but in future it can never replace doctors. Because treatment is not done only by machines, the experience of a doctor, human understanding, sensitivity and connectivity with the patient is very important. A doctor also understands the patient’s language, mental state, and family-traditional aspects which is not possible for AI right now. AI is just a machine, while the patient is treated emotionally. HI can help in viewing reports and suggesting treatment, but it can never become an alternative to doctors. Patients will always need doctors.
According to Dr. Kishore, AI’s help is taken in some kind of robotic surgery, but that too is under the supervision of doctors. The treatment of the patient can never be left on AI. The doctor always needed a doctor, and will remain.
Wrong to depend on AI
Dr. Ajit Kumar in Medicine Department at GTB Hospital in Delhi It is said that some people start depending on AI only without doctor’s advice. Relying only on AI, there is a possibility of data leak or wrong treatment which can lead the patient to and serious condition. Apart from this, if the machines are taken instead of human sensibilities and trust, then the level of loss can go beyond expectation.
AI is not an alternative to doctors but an auxiliary tool. The purpose of technology should not be removed by doctors but to increase their ability. If AI is adopted in the medical system with the right balance, then it can definitely prove to be a boon.