Is the future of healthcare more machines and less humanity?
Photo: Wannapik It may not be wrong to say that today’s date, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the next big technological advancement that holds the power to change how we work and live. The burgeoning demand for AI is here to stay. And healthcare is no exception. According to a Statista report , the global AI market in healthcare, valued at 11 billion US dollars in 2021, is projected to experience remarkable growth, reaching nearly 188 billion US dollars by 2030 at a rate of 37 per cent from 2022 to 2030 . The pandemic and the competitive drive to seize early market advantages have spurred countries and companies to pursue this field relentlessly. Imagine saving hours from your overworked brain by summarising patient reports, managing appointments, and other administrative work to make time for real face-to-face interaction with patients. That is what healthcare professionals dream of and the same thing promised by AI creators. Sounds funny and dramatic, and as lousy copywriting ...