[T]he role of these AI models is to enhance the clinical decision-making, and be in a supportive role, rather than replacing the clinicians.
Saeed Hassanpour, PhDIt’s no surprise as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to impact more aspects of our lives, that it’s also reshaping the practice of healthcare. In a recent episode of Dartmouth Health’s “The Cure Podcast,” hosts Jose R. Mercado, MD, regional medical director for inpatient quality at Dartmouth Health, and Jessica L. Swain, director of infection prevention and control at Dartmouth Health, are joined by Saeed Hassanpour, PhD, a Dartmouth Cancer Center researcher and director of the Dartmouth Center for Precision Health and Artificial Intelligence, to discuss how AI is changing the way healthcare is conducted.
This episode explores how AI is already impacting patient care, diagnostics, and the daily workflow of healthcare professionals. It also addresses the pros and cons of using AI in clinical settings, reviews real-world examples of AI tools currently in use, and offers a glimpse into the future of personalized medicine powered by AI.
Whether you’re intrigued about AI’s potential or wary about its implications, this episode offers a balanced look at how healthcare professionals can harness AI to improve care while keeping patients at the heart of every decision. Listen in to learn how AI is transforming medicine—one algorithm at a time.
Listen to episode 38 of “The Cure” HERE
“In my opinion, the human aspect is very important in clinical care, and the role of these AI models is to enhance the clinical decision-making, and be in a supportive role, rather than replacing the clinicians,” Hassanpour said. “The human touch is very crucial, and the role of these AI models is to provide a second opinion, help clinicians with more accurate and efficient decision-making, have access to biomedical knowledge or a different insight from history, or different imaging and laboratory results of a patient at the fingertip.”
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