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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Big Idea: why we should embrace AI doctors

But even in the best-funded clinics with the most committed professionals, standards can still fall short; doctors, like the rest of us, are working with stone age minds. Despite years of training, human brains are not optimally equipped for the pace, pressure, and complexity of modern healthcare. Given that patient care is medicine's core purpose, the question is who, or what, is best placed to deliver it?
Medicine
Public health
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Americans Face Higher Risk of Fatal Medical Errors in These States

Medical errors are a significant cause of death in the U.S., with approximately 250,000 fatalities each year.
Healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Where The Average Medical Lawsuit Is Nearly $800,000, And Other States With The Most Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice activity can indicate state-level health care quality issues.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'I let go of anger a long time ago'- Leona Macken on staying positive despite cervical cancer diagnosis after 'failings' in screening

Leona Macken settled her case after HSE admitted failures in reporting her cervical smear tests, which resulted in her stage four cancer.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Where Medical Errors Occur At Twice The U.S. Average, And Other States With The Most Inept Doctors

Medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., indicating a critical healthcare issue.
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