Dear Richard,
Thank you for the information; the book sounds very interesting. I have not read it, but the page link you provided says, "In this groundbreaking study, Charlotte Blease reveals how AI, if handled with care, could emerge as the most reliable physician in history. Drawing on interviews with authorities in AI, doctors and patients, Blease shows how technology – despite some resistance – is already making a difference. From diagnosis and second opinions to treatment and aftercare, AI has the potential to revolutionise our healthcare.”
It’s not clear to me in your email whether “Dr Bot” an existing product or a vision of what AI could hypothetically provide, although I assume it's the latter. Is the study referred to in the book blurb the interviews she conducted about the potential of AI, or an actual evaluation of an AI product?
There is no doubt that AI holds great promise, but also potentially many issues of concern for doctors and patients, as has been discussed in this group. Thorough objective evaluation of any specific product and its ability to maintain patient confidentiality will be essential.
Best wishes,
Margaret
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