Patrick Howie

Text-Based AI in Healthcare: The Challenges and Possibilities Leveraging AI to continuously summarize the combined healthcare literature makes it possible to give every patient the best possible treatment informed by the most current research. By Patrick Howie October 26, 2020 With medical knowledge doubling approximately every 73 days, it is simply impossible for any healthcare practitioner or researcher to stay on top of the latest advances.

Photo Credit: Getty Images If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an account here and check out our how-to post to learn more. ____ Finding the right doctor is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health, and technology can make the process a breeze — if you’re using the right tools. While you now have the ability to see all the care options available, it can be nearly impossible to know what’s best for you.

About one-half of doctors/systems restrict access to pharmaceutical medical science liaisons (MSLs) and representatives. This trend is only worse due to the current pandemic. As if that weren’t enough, the volume of medical information on trials, treatments, and conditions continues to increase rapidly. Physicians routinely rely on medical journals (digital or hard copy) and articles to stay abreast of the latest treatment options and medical advances.