Watch: AI in healthcare: promise, risks and patient safety | Health Wrap | Episode 52
AI is increasingly being used in healthcare, including drug and vaccine development, medical imaging and clinical decision-making. While these applications may support research and clinical care, they also raise concerns about patient safety, inaccurate or misleading information, data privacy and the potential misuse of AI in biological research. In Episode 53 of Health Wrap, Ramya Kannan, Health…
Artificial intelligence is being increasingly utilized in the healthcare sector, encompassing drug and vaccine development, medical imaging, and clinical decision-making. These advancements in AI offer promising opportunities for both research and clinical care, yet they also present significant concerns that must be addressed. Patient safety, the risk of inaccurate or misleading information, data privacy, and the potential misuse of AI in biological research are all critical issues that require careful consideration.
In the upcoming episode of Health Wrap, Health Editor Ramya Kannan from The Hindu engages in a discussion with Dr. Abdul Ghafur, an infectious diseases expert at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. Dr. Ghafur and Ms. Kannan explore the various opportunities and risks associated with artificial intelligence in the healthcare domain. They emphasize how AI could potentially expedite medical research and assist doctors in providing clinical care.
However, they also underscore the importance of understanding the limitations and potential risks of AI to ensure patient safety.
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