Watson, IBM's new super computer could potentially become a new great tool for physicians. For example, it could aid physicians in diagnosing patients. Physicians usually do not take the time to look up all the symptoms of a patient while Watson could look up all the symptoms of the patients and look at the patients history and with this information, make a diagnosis that is quite accurate. Watson is different than any other computer because it provides the best evidence up to the moment. I think that in order to better health care, technology and physicians should integrate, which is why a tool like Watson is great!
I think this is really interesting. Although I don't think they could replace doctors but I believe it can help aid patients, say in developing countries? For instance, a doctor from the U.S can perform surgery on a child in Cameroon. I have seen in many articles of this computer tool being using as an operator in the operating room in a different location. Moreover, the doctor will use the robotic hands to do surgery on a child from a different location. I think this is a great idea to be used on developing countries who don't have the health care that they need.
ReplyDeleteI seriously think that it is impossible for computers to replace Doctors.The Health industry will lost the human connection that is sometime needed for a patient recovery.
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