Why AI will make human knowledge more valuable
A recent editorial in STAT argued that as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to proliferate, the need for human providers will not decrease—rather, their knowledge will become more valuable in decision-making.
AI has its merits. Marschall Runge, MD, the dean of the University of Michigan Medical school, pointed to recent deep learning algorithms that were able to identify cancerous spots in medical images. Another example is an Israeli-based medical analytics company that announced an application capable of detecting intracranial hemorrhages.
Just like the many tools that came before AI, such as blood tests, x-ray, gene sequencing and more, this new technology will become another tool to guide quality care, writes Runge.
“The great challenge going forward is in recognizing and nurturing this irreplaceable human element, to train doctors to work with machines without becoming too reliant on them, and to never forget the centrality of the doctor-patient relationship and the importance of the human touch,” Runge wrote in the story.
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Matt joined Chicago’s TriMed team in 2018 covering all areas of health imaging after two years reporting on the hospital field. He holds a bachelor’s in English from UIC, and enjoys a good cup of coffee and an interesting documentary.