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People are understandably wary of new technology, but human error is often more lethal\nWe expect our doctors to be demi-gods \u2013 flawless, tireless, always right. But they are only human. Increasingly, they are stretched thin, working long hours, under immense pressure, and often with limited resources. Of course, better conditions would help, including more staff and improved systems. But even in the best-funded clinics with the most committed professionals, standards can still fall short; doctors, like the rest of us, are working with stone age minds. Despite years of training, human brains are not optimally equipped for the pace, pressure, and complexity of modern healthcare.
\nGiven that patient care is medicine\u2019s core purpose, the question is who, or what, is best placed to deliver it? AI may still spark suspicion, but research increasingly shows how it could help fix some of the most persistent problems and overlooked failures \u2013 from misdiagnosis and error to unequal access to care. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
People are understandably wary of new technology, but human error is often more lethal We expect our doctors to be demi-gods \u2013 flawless, tireless, always right. But they are only human. Increasingly, they are stretched thin, working long hours, under immense pressure, and often with limited resources. Of course, better conditions would help, including more …<\/p>\n