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What they need AI to do is to replace the grossly over paid Hospital administers that interfere with the healthcare providers
We certainly need to do something to combat the lack of attention from General Practitioners. Try and make an appointment for a check-up.
As a Nurse, a Respiratory Therapist and CTO the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare represents a significant opportunity to enhance patient care and address critical challenges within the system. While concerns about AI replacing human nurses are valid, we must recognize that AI serves as a bridge to improve our current system, rather than an outright replacement for the compassion and expertise of bedside nurses. Given the ill winds facing healthcare today, rising hospital-acquired infections, frequent misdiagnoses, delayed responses, increasing cost and complexity, any advanced technology that can aid healthcare professionals should be welcomed as a tool for progress.
Healthcare has long been shaped by technological advancements. Imagine if we had rejected electronic health records (EHRs), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or advanced laboratory testing. These innovations were once met with skepticism but have become indispensable in modern medicine, improving diagnostics, patient monitoring, and treatment outcomes. AI holds the same potential. It can streamline administrative tasks, enhance patient monitoring, and reduce the burden on overworked nurses, allowing them to focus on what they do best, providing compassionate, hands-on care.
The reality of today’s healthcare landscape is stark. Hospital-acquired infections continue to pose risks, and medical errors remain one of the leading causes of patient harm. Many patients experience delays in treatment due to understaffing, and misdiagnoses, I speak from experience as I lost my father to a medical misdiagnosis and know that it can have life-altering consequences. AI-driven monitoring systems can help identify early warning signs, preventing adverse events before they escalate. Virtual AI assistants can handle routine inquiries, allowing nurses to prioritize direct patient care. AI does not seek to override the expertise of human nurses or caregivers; rather, it aims to augment their capabilities and reduce burnout in an already strained workforce.
While it is crucial to ensure AI implementation is safe, ethical, and transparent, rejecting it outright would be a step backward. AI must be a collaborative tool, one that integrates with healthcare professionals rather than diminishes their role. At the heart of care will always be the bedside nurse, clinician, therapist, doctor, providing the human touch, empathy, and critical thinking skills they provide can never be replicated by any machine.
Instead of viewing AI as a threat, we should harness its potential to strengthen our healthcare system. By embracing innovation while maintaining a strong human foundation, we can improve patient outcomes, enhance efficiency, and create a more sustainable and safer future for healthcare.