Our latest e-book The Technological Future of Medical Specialties reflects on the significant impact that digital health and related technology will have on 20 medical practices. Although technology will be an integral part of almost every medical specialty, it won’t be the same for all.
Each of us will examine how the 20 medical specialties will be affected by advanced technology. We will also explore how patient empowerment will impact the medical profession, and the skills required for those who work in this field. We invite you to download the e-book The Technological Future for Medical Specialties, from LeanPub to learn more about the transformational power that digital health technology will have on the roles of doctors and their toolsets in the 21st Century.
We will share 5 key insights from our e-book about the digital health aspects that will transform the future of medicine.
1. Without the most advanced technology, no physician can work.
Advanced technologies will be an integral part of almost any medical field. With more diagnostic tools becoming compact and connected, and patients having easy access to them, it is clear that they will not be without their use.
According to the National
Library of Medicine and device penetration is increasing steadily. These devices increasingly include a health track feature. Patients will undoubtedly bring data from these devices to the hospital. These devices will require that physicians are able to read and interpret the data.
Patients with heart conditions, for example, will choose to use devices such as the KardiaMobile6L, which is small enough to fit in a credit card and can take ECG readings. They will then be able to turn the data over their cardiologist.
To make their jobs easier, medical professionals will be able to carry around portable diagnostic tools. Physicians can now carry an entire department of diagnostic tools in their briefcases. Doctors and first responders can easily access handheld ultrasound devices like the Clarius or Philips Lumify to assess critically ill patients and answer questions such as whether there is intra-abdominal hemorhage. ECG assessments can be performed on-the-spot by emergency medicine specialists using the Smart Heart Pro and a smartphone/tablet wirelessly.
2. You won’t be able to excel at soft skills.
The human factor will play an important role in the future medical professions despite the increasing reliance on technology. Because these technologies will effectively eliminate repetitive parts of the job, and thus free up valuable time to medical professionals.
A highly interactive practice such as psychiatry, for example, will still require soft skills while chatbots can handle tasks such as triaging mental patients and monitoring their progress before they meet a doctor. Woebot Health, Youper and other chatbots can help users improve their emotional health. Psychiatrs can then provide feedback and advice for patients about such tools.
These advanced technologies will enable doctors to better deal with patients as they replace the mundane parts. Therefore, doctors will need to communicate with patients more empathically and compassionately. This will make their deficiencies even more obvious than today.
3. The future of medicine is not in automation.
The question of whether modern technologies and automation in medicine are going to replace the medical profession is a common concern. These concerns could make experts skeptical about the adoption of new technologies.
We hear a lot about how DeepMind, Google’s algorithm for identifying cancerous lesions from medical images. Other tech companies continue to invest in medical AI.
However, even in a speciality like radiology where automation will handle the majority of repetitive and data-based parts, it will still need the input of human professionals because they will be better equipped for creative challenges.
4. AI is the 21st century’s stethoscope
It is obvious that AI and automation will have a significant impact on medicine’s future. It will be the next major milestone in medicine, following patient empowerment. Although AI won’t replace doctors, it will make them more productive and will require them to embrace the technology.
Arterys has created an FDA-cleared platform that uses deep learning AI. This platform allows radiology images to be examined faster, reduces missed detections up to 70%, and automates mundane tasks. PathAI is another company that has developed a system that combines digital pathology slides and AI technology to assist pathologists in making faster and more accurate diagnoses.
This is the kind of cooperation doctors can expect for the future in their careers. It combines humans’ creativity, empathy, and AI’s predictive power. Technology should not be viewed as competition. It should be viewed as a tool that enhances human performance.
5. Patients will be involved in the design of healthcare
Technology is important for the future of each medical specialty, but patient participation will be crucial in shaping their future. Patients can be empowered to make their voices heard by technology as they transform healthcare and help them manage their own health.
End-users can offer valuable feedback and help to improve the implementation of digital health tools. Without patient design, hospitals will not be able operate or function. Therefore, physicians will need to include patients in a partnership at all levels of their medical specialties.
The Technological Future of Medical Specialties provides more insight into the future of medical specialty and how digital health technology will impact them. We hope it will be useful to medical professionals as they work to bring healthcare into the 21st Century.
Written By Dr. Bertalan Mesko and Dr. Pranavsingh Dahunnoo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Alternative Medicine?
This approach to healing focuses on prevention and not treatment. It encourages people become educated consumers who are actively involved in improving their overall health and well-being.
Alternative medicine is any method of diagnosis and treatment that doesn’t use conventional (allopathic) medical methods.
Why is holistic healing better?
Holistic care addresses the whole person rather that individual symptoms. This involves looking at the person’s feelings, food, lifestyle, stress levels, etc.
Holistic medicine treats patients as an integrated whole. Although this sounds easy in theory, it’s very difficult to do in practice. Many doctors only focus on the physical aspects of patients.
What are the 5 Alternative Medical Systems?
Ayurveda is a system of alternative medicine that includes acupuncture, Ayurveda homeopathy, energy-healing, and aromatherapy.
Acupuncture uses fine needles inserted into specific points on the body to stimulate the flow of qi (energy) throughout the entire body.
Ayurvedic medicines is an ancient system to balance the three senses of air, fire,, and water. It includes diet, exercise and herbal remedies. Massage is also included.
Homeopathic Medicine gets its name from the Greek word homoios (similar) and pathos (disease). Homeopaths believe that all diseases have natural causes but not always symptoms. They treat people by prescribing minute doses of substances that cause similar symptoms to those experienced when the person is ill.
Energy Healing is also known for Reiki, EFT Rolfing Therapeutic Touch, Rolfing and Rolfing. This therapy is based on the belief that each person is connected to a universal life force called Ki. We feel better when this Ki flows freely through our bodies. Energy healers use touch or intention to restore harmony between our spiritual, emotional, and physical selves.
Aromatherapy uses essential oils derived from plants for therapeutic reasons. Aromatherapists believe that certain smells can affect mood and behavior. Lavender essential oil is used most often in aromatherapy.
Where can I find out more information about holistic healing?
Holistic medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that treats the whole person and not just one body part. It considers all aspects of a patient’s life, including physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
The goal of holistic medicine is to treat the whole person instead of treating individual symptoms. Holistic medicine does not focus on treating the disease, but rather on healing.
Holistic medicine includes preventive measures such as exercise and nutrition and treatments for chronic conditions such as arthritis and diabetes.
There are many kinds of holistic medicine.
- Acupuncture
- Aromatherapy
- Ayurveda
- Chiropractic medicine
- Homeopathy
- Herbalism
- Naturopathy
- Nutrition
- Osteopathic medicine
- Vedic medicine
- Yoga
Statistics
- In 83% of the cases, the readers agreed. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The concept of regression toward the mean implies that an extreme result is more likely to be followed by a less extreme result. (en.wikipedia.org)
- These studies found that 38.4% concluded positive or possibly positive effects for CAM (12.4%), 4.8% concluded no effect, 0.7% concluded harmful effects, and 56.6% concluded insufficient evidence. (en.wikipedia.org)
- A 15-year systematic review published in 2022 on the global acceptance and use of CAM among medical specialists found the overall acceptance of CAM at 52% and the overall use at 45%. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The use of alternative medicine in the US has increased, with a 50 percent increase in expenditures and a 25 percent increase in the use of alternative therapies between 1990 and 1997 in America. (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING, TENSION-TYPEHEADACHE – PubMed
- PubMed: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Determine the Effects of Foot Reflexology on Depression and Hospital Anxiety in Older Females: A Randomized Controlled Study – PubMed
webmd.com
nccih.nih.gov
- Statistics on Complementary Health Approaches and Integrative Healthcare
- What’s in a Name for Complementary, Alternative or Integrative Health? NCCIH
liebertpub.com
- Games for Health Journal, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers
- The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
How To
What is it that a holistic doctor does that a conventional doctor doesn’t do?
A holistic doctor offers more services than a traditional physician, such as a nutritionist and massage therapist, as well as naturopaths, homeopaths, and naturopaths.
Holistic doctors work with patients holistically. They look at each person’s lifestyle and environment, and treat the root causes of any health problems, rather than treating the symptoms. This helps them to identify the root cause of any health issues and help with long-term wellness. Holistic doctors employ natural remedies, such as essential oils and herbs, to treat illness. They also provide nutritional support and dietary advice to promote healthy living.
A holistic doctor can also offer therapies like reflexology (reiki), shiatsu (yoga), hypnotherapy, craniosacral and other therapies.
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Title: Future For Doctors: 5 Trends In Technology That Shape Medical Specialties
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Published Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Alternative Medicine?
This approach to healing focuses on prevention and not treatment. It encourages people become educated consumers who are actively involved in improving their overall health and well-being.
Alternative medicine is any method of diagnosis and treatment that doesn’t use conventional (allopathic) medical methods.
Why is holistic healing better?
Holistic care addresses the whole person rather that individual symptoms. This involves looking at the person’s feelings, food, lifestyle, stress levels, etc.
Holistic medicine treats patients as an integrated whole. Although this sounds easy in theory, it’s very difficult to do in practice. Many doctors only focus on the physical aspects of patients.
What are the 5 Alternative Medical Systems?
Ayurveda is a system of alternative medicine that includes acupuncture, Ayurveda homeopathy, energy-healing, and aromatherapy.
Acupuncture uses fine needles inserted into specific points on the body to stimulate the flow of qi (energy) throughout the entire body.
Ayurvedic medicines is an ancient system to balance the three senses of air, fire,, and water. It includes diet, exercise and herbal remedies. Massage is also included.
Homeopathic Medicine gets its name from the Greek word homoios (similar) and pathos (disease). Homeopaths believe that all diseases have natural causes but not always symptoms. They treat people by prescribing minute doses of substances that cause similar symptoms to those experienced when the person is ill.
Energy Healing is also known for Reiki, EFT Rolfing Therapeutic Touch, Rolfing and Rolfing. This therapy is based on the belief that each person is connected to a universal life force called Ki. We feel better when this Ki flows freely through our bodies. Energy healers use touch or intention to restore harmony between our spiritual, emotional, and physical selves.
Aromatherapy uses essential oils derived from plants for therapeutic reasons. Aromatherapists believe that certain smells can affect mood and behavior. Lavender essential oil is used most often in aromatherapy.
Where can I find out more information about holistic healing?
Holistic medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that treats the whole person and not just one body part. It considers all aspects of a patient’s life, including physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
The goal of holistic medicine is to treat the whole person instead of treating individual symptoms. Holistic medicine does not focus on treating the disease, but rather on healing.
Holistic medicine includes preventive measures such as exercise and nutrition and treatments for chronic conditions such as arthritis and diabetes.
There are many kinds of holistic medicine.
- Acupuncture
- Aromatherapy
- Ayurveda
- Chiropractic medicine
- Homeopathy
- Herbalism
- Naturopathy
- Nutrition
- Osteopathic medicine
- Vedic medicine
- Yoga
Statistics
- In 83% of the cases, the readers agreed. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The concept of regression toward the mean implies that an extreme result is more likely to be followed by a less extreme result. (en.wikipedia.org)
- These studies found that 38.4% concluded positive or possibly positive effects for CAM (12.4%), 4.8% concluded no effect, 0.7% concluded harmful effects, and 56.6% concluded insufficient evidence. (en.wikipedia.org)
- A 15-year systematic review published in 2022 on the global acceptance and use of CAM among medical specialists found the overall acceptance of CAM at 52% and the overall use at 45%. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The use of alternative medicine in the US has increased, with a 50 percent increase in expenditures and a 25 percent increase in the use of alternative therapies between 1990 and 1997 in America. (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING, TENSION-TYPEHEADACHE – PubMed
- PubMed: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Determine the Effects of Foot Reflexology on Depression and Hospital Anxiety in Older Females: A Randomized Controlled Study – PubMed
webmd.com
nccih.nih.gov
- Statistics on Complementary Health Approaches and Integrative Healthcare
- What’s in a Name for Complementary, Alternative or Integrative Health? NCCIH
liebertpub.com
- Games for Health Journal, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers
- The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
How To
What is it that a holistic doctor does that a conventional doctor doesn’t do?
A holistic doctor offers more services than a traditional physician, such as a nutritionist and massage therapist, as well as naturopaths, homeopaths, and naturopaths.
Holistic doctors work with patients holistically. They look at each person’s lifestyle and environment, and treat the root causes of any health problems, rather than treating the symptoms. This helps them to identify the root cause of any health issues and help with long-term wellness. Holistic doctors employ natural remedies, such as essential oils and herbs, to treat illness. They also provide nutritional support and dietary advice to promote healthy living.
A holistic doctor can also offer therapies like reflexology (reiki), shiatsu (yoga), hypnotherapy, craniosacral and other therapies.
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