Vol. 15 No. 3 (2023): BAPIOAC23 - National Conference
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Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Friend or Foe

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  • JS Bamrah,
  • Raj Kumar,
  • Shekhar Kapur
JS Bamrah
University of Bolton, UK
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Raj Kumar
Kleyn and Integral Health Group, 5 Allen Street, Warrington, WA2 7JD 
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Shekhar Kapur
Mumbai, India
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.38192/15.3.18

Published 2023-10-03

Keywords

  • artificial intelligence,
  • healthcare

How to Cite

Bamrah, J., Kumar, R., & Kapur, S. (2023). Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Friend or Foe. Sushruta Journal of Health Policy & Opinion, 15(3). https://doi.org/10.38192/15.3.18

Copyright (c) 2023 JS Bamrah, Raj Kumar, Shekhar Kapur

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Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been utilised in many settings, including in the film industry where it is already changing several aspects of how storylines are conceived (1). Similarly, medical advancements are now seeing a major shift in how AI might influence patient treatments, sometimes controversially so. We explore the transformative role of AI in the field of medicine, highlighting its potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment efficacy, and patient outcomes. We highlight various applications of AI in medical imaging, diagnosis, drug discovery, personalised medicine, decision support systems, prevention, and patient engagement. Furthermore, we discuss the ethical and legal considerations and challenges associated with AI integration in healthcare. Drawing on relevant research and case studies, this paper provides insights into the future implications of AI in medicine.

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