Artificial Intelligence can make healthcare more accessible, affordable

Most of us approach healthcare with hesitation. There are often several deterrents to seeking medical care (let alone preventive care)--ease of access being a major one. According to the Indian Journal of Public Health (September 2017 edition), India had just 4.8 practising doctors per 10,000 population. While this is expected to grow to 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people by 2030, the minimum doctor-to-patient ratio recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) is 1:1000. Can we have more doctors?