"Humans are fallible . . . and unfortunately, that applies to doctors too. Misdiagnosis and error lead to a considerable number of deaths. Medical professionals have their own biases and limited bandwidth and time to keep up with the latest research developments. Doctors are doing their best, but it's possible that AI could do even better. As eerie as it is to consider entrusting your healthcare to a bot, it could be a lifesaver."
"Every four to five days, a tragedy on the scale of 9/11 strikes, yet hardly anyone notices. On a weekly basis, the equivalent of four airplanes (each carrying 170 people) falls out of the sky, killing all the passengers onboard. These figures don't make the 24-hour news cycle, but the inconceivable is happening. Medical error is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and is responsible for over a quarter of a million fatalities annually."
Medical errors and misdiagnoses cause a large, underappreciated number of deaths worldwide, with misdiagnosis responsible for about one-third of that toll. Many people experience diagnostic error during their lifetime; millions with rare diseases remain undiagnosed or wait years for answers, and rates are likely higher in low- and middle-income countries. Evidence-based treatments are offered only about half the time, and healthcare access is inequitable. Human clinicians face bias, limited bandwidth, and difficulty keeping current with research. Artificial intelligence has the potential to augment clinical decision-making and reduce preventable harm by improving diagnostic accuracy and consistency.
Read at Fast Company
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