Don’t ignore technology, don urges health professionals

Healthcare professionals are being urged by Professor Mark Okeji, a Radiography and Radiological Sciences expert from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, not to overlook the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the medical field. Okeji, while delivering an induction lecture at a joint ceremony for graduates of Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Science, and Radiography and Radiation Science, emphasized that AI is meant to enhance human expertise rather than replace it, and warned that those who fail to adapt to this technology risk being left behind in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

He highlighted that AI is already being used in various aspects of healthcare, such as diagnostics, telemedicine, hospital administration, clinical decision-making, and remote patient monitoring, and that wearable devices like smartwatches can help in early detection of potential health issues. Okeji also called for stronger ethical safeguards, appropriate regulation, and increased competence among healthcare professionals to ensure the responsible use of AI in healthcare.

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