Artificial intelligence(AI)is defined as the digital computer or computer-controlled robot's ability to mimic intelligent conduct and crucial thinking commonly associated with intelligent beings.The application of...Artificial intelligence(AI)is defined as the digital computer or computer-controlled robot's ability to mimic intelligent conduct and crucial thinking commonly associated with intelligent beings.The application of AI technology and machine learning in medicine have allowed medical practitioners to provide patients with better quality of services;and current advancements have led to a dramatic change in the healthcare system.However,many efficient applications are still in their initial stages,which need further evaluations to improve and develop these applications.Clinicians must recognize and acclimate themselves with the developments in AI technology to improve their delivery of healthcare services;but for this to be possible,a significant revision of medical education is needed to provide future leaders with the required competencies.This article reviews the potential and limitations of AI in healthcare,as well as the current medical application trends including healthcare administration,clinical decision assistance,patient health monitoring,healthcare resource allocation,medical research,and public health policy development.Also,future possibilities for further clinical and scientific practice were also summarized.展开更多
文摘Artificial intelligence(AI)is defined as the digital computer or computer-controlled robot's ability to mimic intelligent conduct and crucial thinking commonly associated with intelligent beings.The application of AI technology and machine learning in medicine have allowed medical practitioners to provide patients with better quality of services;and current advancements have led to a dramatic change in the healthcare system.However,many efficient applications are still in their initial stages,which need further evaluations to improve and develop these applications.Clinicians must recognize and acclimate themselves with the developments in AI technology to improve their delivery of healthcare services;but for this to be possible,a significant revision of medical education is needed to provide future leaders with the required competencies.This article reviews the potential and limitations of AI in healthcare,as well as the current medical application trends including healthcare administration,clinical decision assistance,patient health monitoring,healthcare resource allocation,medical research,and public health policy development.Also,future possibilities for further clinical and scientific practice were also summarized.