But even a tool that is “accurate” won’t necessarily improve health outcomes. AI might speed up the interpretation of a chest X-ray, for example. But how much will a doctor rely on its analysis? How will that tool affect the way a doctor interacts with patients or recommends treatment? And ultimately: What will this mean for those patients?
The answers to those questions might vary between hospitals or departments and could depend on clinical workflows, says Wiens. They might also differ between…
