MEDICAL TOURISM COVER STORY
DIAGNOSIS GOES DIGITAL
Digital technology now plays a key role in diagnosis and treatment of illnesses
Byju Aryad
Artificial Intelligence can increase throughput of patients, resulting in early diagnosis and reduction in treatment cost. Telemedicine, which facilitates remote diagnosis and treatment of patients using advanced telecommunication and information technology, and Artificial Intelligence, which enables machines to detect abnormalities in various investigations, are going to be the game changers.
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echnologies are gradually redefining modern medical treatment. It plays a a vital role in patient safety by identifying risks and reducing harm in the primary care setting. It helps cut down the risks of adverse drug events through electronic prescription which facilitates sharing of information about the prescribed medications for accuracy and efficacy. Nowadays, researchers are turning to big data and the power of artificial intelligence to support complex clinical decision-making and identification and reporting of adverse events. Point-of-care diagnostic testing devices, such as
24 Medical Tourism Jan - Mar 2020
