AI Doctor: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare is a comprehensive exploration of the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the healthcare industry. This book is organized into three sections and fourteen chapters. The book traces the evolution of AI in healthcare, addressing methodological breakthroughs, computing power advancements, and the exponential growth of health data that have propelled the AI revolution. It examines the development and challenges of medical algorithms and explores the applications of AI in diagnostics, therapeutics, operations, and drug discovery. The author differentiates between the existing AI solutions and aspirational ones, providing a balanced perspective on the reality and future potential of AI in healthcare. It delves into the role of AI in accelerating the development of vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it highlights the untapped potential of AI to revolutionize healthcare by enabling rapid data analysis, personalized treatments, disease prediction, and proactive management of large patient populations.
Moreover, the book addresses the economic implications of AI in healthcare, discussing how AI can address shortcomings in existing solutions, lead to more efficient business models, and impact long-term economic growth and healthcare budgets. Written in a reader-friendly narrative style with relatable examples, the book appeals to healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals interested in understanding and solving healthcare problems, offering valuable insights without overwhelming technical details.