Artificial intelligence and how it could rescue healthcare - Digital Health Age

There is a school of thought that sees artificial intelligence as a direct synonym for replacement of humans by automated machines. But the reality is not quite so black and white. After all, we as humans are far more than computer code; we live and decide and even thrive on ambiguity and nuance. Nowhere is this more true than in healthcare, where analytical data can only help improve treatment when it is consolidated with social, behavioural and contextual information unique to each individual. Only with this multidisciplinary knowledge is it possible for doctors and therapists to define the best course of action for their patients.