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Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again
One of America's top doctors reveals how AI will empower physicians and revolutionize patient care Medicine has become inhuman, to disastrous effect. The doctor-patient relationship--the heart of medicine--is broken: doctors are too distracted and overwhelmed to truly connect with their patients, and medical errors and misdiagnoses abound. In Deep Medicine , leading physician Eric Topol reveals how artificial intelligence can help. AI has the potential to transform everything doctors do, from notetaking and medical scans to diagnosis and treatment, greatly cutting down the cost of medicine and reducing human mortality. By freeing physicians from the tasks that interfere with human connection, AI will create space for the real healing that takes place between a doctor who can listen and a patient who needs to be heard. Innovative, provocative, and hopeful, Deep Medicine shows us how the awesome power of AI can make medicine better, for all the humans involved. Illustrations note: 46 Halftones, black & white 11 Tables, black & white
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One of America's top doctors reveals how AI will empower physicians and revolutionize patient care Medicine has become inhuman, to disastrous effect. The doctor-patient relationship--the heart of medicine--is broken: doctors are too distracted and overwhelmed to truly connect with their patients, and medical errors and misdiagnoses abound. In Deep Medicine , leading physician Eric Topol reveals how artificial intelligence can help. AI has the potential to transform everything doctors do, from notetaking and medical scans to diagnosis and treatment, greatly cutting down the cost of medicine and reducing human mortality. By freeing physicians from the tasks that interfere with human connection, AI will create space for the real healing that takes place between a doctor who can listen and a patient who needs to be heard. Innovative, provocative, and hopeful, Deep Medicine shows us how the awesome power of AI can make medicine better, for all the humans involved. Illustrations note: 46 Halftones, black & white 11 Tables, black & white Read more
| ISBN-13 | 9781541644632 |
| ISBN-10 | 1541644638 |
| Publisher | Basic Books |
| Publication Date | March 2019 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches |
| Weight | 1 pounds |
Expert Analysis & Insights
In-depth editorial assessment across key dimensions
Meticulously referenced literature review spanning hundreds of AI studies, startups, and academic reports.
Excellent resource for AI researchers and health data scientists seeking a comprehensive landscape overview.
Well-organized index, extensive notes, and multiple figures support quick lookup of key studies and companies.
Valuable as a snapshot of 2019 AI in medicine for researchers auditing historical context or writing reviews.
Highly engaging narrative enriched by personal anecdotes, optimistic tone, and accessible prose.
Perfect for busy clinicians and laypersons wanting an inspiring, easy-to-absorb read on AI's medical promise.
Articulates a powerful vision for AI to restore the patient–doctor relationship and reduce burnout.
Best for clinicians and healthcare leaders strategizing how AI can reshape clinical workflows and empathy.
Clear, narrative-driven introduction to AI concepts with clinical vignettes that engages non-technical learners.
Ideal for medical trainees and clinicians needing an accessible primer on AI's potential in healthcare delivery.
