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Introduction

Some doctors are known for their less-than-superb bedside manners. In their defence, they are only human. But it is possible the human element will play less of a role in the future as machines take more responsibility for diagnosing diseases, assigning treatments and ensuring hospitals run smoothly and efficiently. Do not expect computers to replace doctors. But as advancements in artificial intelligence continue to unfold, a growing number of computer experts, health professionals and businesses believe machines will have an increasingly important role to play. While that could result in more accurate diagnoses, fewer mistakes and cost savings, experts also warn that relying too heavily on machines could backfire. For instance, computers with inaccurate or incomplete information could give the wrong diagnosis, putting lives at risk.

Discussion

Computer scientists who study artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence) is developing machines that can provide answers to questions, identify key patterns in data and predict trends - to make machines that have human-like intelligence and abilities but can also operate more quickly and more efficiently, making fewer mistakes. Medicine and health have emerged as areas that can benefit greatly. Artificial Intelligence applications rely heavily on sifting through large amounts of data to identify patterns or come up with answers, which can make a difference in health care. One serious possibility is improved medical diagnoses (BenMessaoud, Kharrazi & MacDorman, 2011). Artificial Intelligence systems that are programmed to understand known diseases, symptoms and risk factors could quickly and easily make a diagnosis that a doctor could then verify in a physical exam. This means a patient could get access to vital medical treatments more quickly, which could be critical in certain situations. It could also save time and money (Takashima, Nakashima, Mukai & Hayashi, 2008). If you had somebody who had a really rare disease, then that might not be the first thing that the physician would think about, said Cory Butz, a computer science professor at the University of Regina, who spoke about Artificial Intelligence recently at the University of Cambridge. But the ... machine could go through all the possibilities and raise the issue, [saying] 'perhaps the person has this illness,' much quicker than the human would think about it.

The use of Artificial Intelligence could also negate any bias that could affect a doctor's decisions. For instance, research has suggested some doctors have a bias against smokers, which could affect how that the patient is diagnosed and treated. The Mayo Clinic recently conducted an experiment to see whether Artificial Intelligence systems could truly assist physicians. Researchers used teachable software that mimics the human brain to help diagnose potentially fatal cardiac infections in the hope of eliminating the need for an invasive exam. The researchers introduced the system to countless real-world scenarios to help it evaluate symptoms correctly (Von Drehle, 2010). After examining data from nearly 200 patients, the software correctly diagnosed the infection in nearly all cases. The study was based on clinical data from former patients, ...