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What is Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare refers to the application of AI technologies, including machine learning algorithms, to process and analyze medical data. It is used for various purposes such as diagnostics, personalizing treatments, predicting patient outcomes, and optimizing healthcare service delivery.
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Digital Transformation in Healthcare and Medical Practices: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Opportunities
Mario Sierra Martin (Universidad de Málaga, Spain) and Pilar Alarcón-Urbistondo (Universidad de Málaga, Spain)
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 22
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1214-8.ch009
Abstract
The evolution of technologies in the healthcare sector has revolutionized the health landscape, from the expansion of telemedicine to the vital role of social networks. The authors delve into how technology redefines healthcare, promoting efficient communication and empowering both patients and healthcare professionals. They offer a comprehensive and captivating insight into the interaction between health and the digital era. They analyze the challenges faced by the healthcare sector and the opportunities presented by the digital age. Through a systematic review of the literature in recent years, the authors obtain results that clarify the current landscape of the healthcare sector and how both professionals and patients make use of these tools that technologies provide. These findings offer vital insights into how technology is reshaping the healthcare landscape, presenting both challenges and opportunities that can guide future innovations and policymaking in this rapidly evolving sector.
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