Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the dominant topic in medicine and healthcare for years as these fields have become more and more technology-dependent. Then, in November 2022, generative AI stormed onto the scene and captured the attention of the masses.
The release of ChatGPT finally meant that AI was not a tool for a handful of developers and researchers, but millions of people could start using it in practice. Our latest ebook covers this technological revolution.
From the onset, we at The Medical Futurist have been diligently covering all news, studies, and announcements to help patients, healthcare professionals, company leaders and policymakers better understand what generative AI can bring to their lives and jobs, without overhyping or understating its importance.
We hope that this e-book will further serve that goal and provide a clear picture of what we all can expect from this breakthrough technology. Let’s have no doubts: the coming years will be as impactful as when the Internet started its worldwide journey. We will remain at your disposal to get the context in the mess of news and press releases.
What can you expect from this book?
We had several goals in mind when we started writing this book.
The first was to set expectations right. Interestingly, we have actually not made major breakthroughs in AI development in the past few months, although with the advent of ChatGPT, the topic suddenly garnered immense attention. Along with this media hype, we were inundated with extreme views. They covered the entire conceivable spectrum from ‘doomsday prophets’ declaring the end of humanity to utopian dreamers anticipating a miraculous AI that solves all of humanity’s problems.
Let’s be clear: this IS a technological revolution. And as such, it brings major opportunities and major challenges. Being paralysed with fear or blindly believing in miracles will not help us make the most (and best) of it.
Our aim was not only to provide you with a general understanding of the topic but also to equip you with a working knowledge of these new technologies that you can easily grasp and utilize. This working knowledge will in turn help you to become better in what you do.
What’s in the book?
We’ll embark on this journey in four chapters:
- What is generative AI and why do we care about it? From the basic terms and definitions to everyday use cases, we get to know this field, and also clarify what these tools are capable of and what’s over their capabilities. We explain why their IQ is zero and how these tools can be so useful and clever without being creative in the human sense of the term and without a conceptual understanding of its topics.
- Large language models (LLMs), the most popular generative AI tools. Once we’ve charted the terrain and the risks, we dive into the legitimate reasons for the current generative AI hype. We delve deeper into how it can benefit the healthcare sector, patients, and healthcare professionals, and we separate the realistic possibilities from the no-gos.
- The evolution of LLMs. We’ll venture into what the generative AI future holds, how it will develop, and what will be the implications of these developments for the world of medicine.
- What’s next? A glimpse into the AI-laced healthcare future. In the final chapter, we dissect how we can best utilize the AI revolution, enumerating the necessary steps on all fronts of the medical spectrum. This ranges from individual preparations to regulatory requirements, from the changes necessary in medical education to the actions businesses need to take. We analyze risks and potential pitfalls and enumerate reasons for optimism. And we wrap up the book with a checklist to help you decide if you are prepared for the AI-healthcare future.
3 things you should expect from generative AI
Addressing Medical Shortages
The world is increasingly faced with a shortage of healthcare professionals, a scenario made even more challenging as life expectancy grows and chronic conditions are more efficiently managed. Enter large language models developed specifically for medical use, like Google’s Med-PaLM. These AI models are poised to become the new frontier for first contact in healthcare systems. As waiting times to consult a human specialist stretch into days or weeks due to access barriers and capacity shortages, the prospect of seeking initial consultations from these AI models is becoming a safer option.
Eventually, these AI tools will capably handle straightforward cases, leaving the more complex ones to human healthcare specialists. This reallocation not only improves efficiency but also allows human experts to focus on the tasks that truly need their expertise. In a world where a medical professional’s time is a luxury, this shift provides a promising solution to prevent human capacities from being wasted on mundane, time-consuming activities.
Generative AI made artificial intelligence an everyday reality for doctors and patients alike
In November 2022, OpenAI publicly launched its large language model ChatGPT. It reached the milestone of having over 100 million users in only 2 months. In comparison, reaching the same milestone took TikTok and Instagram 9 months and more than 2 years, respectively.
LLMs have initiated a wave of products and services using generative artificial intelligence (AI), which had previously found it hard to attract physicians. No matter how many studies, clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and product announcements kept on becoming available about AI’s role in medicine and health care, adoption rates have been lagging behind. One of the reasons for this has been limited access to AI technologies. There have been hundreds of AI applications with regulatory approval; however, they were only available in limited healthcare institutions to a select group of physicians.
Since the end of 2022, basic AI tools and services using generative AI have become widely accessible. This might mark the beginning of AI becoming used in practice by the average medical professional (and patient). AI stepped out of the shadows where it only mingled with senior data scientists and nerdy professors and became available for everyone.
The future is multimodal
Indisputably, the future of generative AI is multimodal – this means that LLMs will quickly evolve to work with all kinds of prompts, not just text. Many models – although not yet publicly available – are already reported to encompass a range of input types, including images, sounds, handwritten notes and more complex behavioral data. In the medical field, this means a future where AI can analyse a patient’s health holistically, from medical records and lab results to visual data such as scans and MRIs, the doctors’ notes and even auditory data from patient interactions.
Step into the future and discover how generative AI is not just an innovation but a revolution in healthcare. Equip yourself with the knowledge to be at the forefront of this change. Secure your copy today and be part of the next big leap in medical science!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is alternative medicine called?
Alternative medicine is a broad term that describes any alternative approach to healing. There are many different forms of alternative medicine. Most are based upon the idea that health care should not be dependent on chemical medicines.
Alternative medicine includes acupuncture.
Many alternative doctors claim that their therapies have improved patient satisfaction and reduced side effects. These claims cannot be proven scientifically because the mainstream medical system has largely ignored evidence-based alternatives to medicine.
What is Alternative Medicine, and how can it help you?
It is an approach to healing that focuses on prevention rather than cure. It encourages consumers to become educated and active in improving their well-being.
Alternative medicine refers to any system of diagnosis and treatment that does not employ allopathic (conventional) medical practices.
What are the 5 Alternative medical systems?
Ayurveda acupuncture and homeopathy are the five alternative medical systems.
To stimulate the flow and energy of qi (energy), Acupuncture uses fine needles that are inserted into specific points in the 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’s name derives from the Greek words homoios and pathos. Homeopaths believe in natural causes for all diseases, but not necessarily symptoms. They use minute amounts of substances to treat their patients. These symptoms are very similar to what the patient experiences when they are sick.
Energy Healing can also refer to Reiki, EFT and Rolfing. This therapy is based upon the belief that all of us are connected to a universal force of life called Ki. Feeling well is possible when the Ki flows freely through you. Energy healers use touch and intention to help restore balance and harmony between our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual selves.
Aromatherapy uses essential oils derived from plants for therapeutic reasons. Aromatherapists believe certain scents can influence mood and behavior. Lavender is the most popular essential oil used for aromatherapy.
What is the difference between traditional and holistic medicine?
Traditional medicine only treats symptoms. Holistic medicine treats the entire person. Holistic medicine treats the whole person rather than just treating one aspect.
Traditional medicine treats individual organs or systems (such as the brain), whereas holistic medicine considers all aspects of the body from the inside out. It considers the impact of lifestyle choices on overall wellness.
Statistics
- 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)
- According to a 2005 book by a US [116]Institute of Medicine panel, the number of RCTs focused on CAM has risen dramatically. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In 83% of the cases, the readers agreed. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to the World Health Organization, 80% of people use herbal medicine worldwide. (webmd.com)
- category.[111]Edzard Ernst characterized the evidence for many alternative techniques as weak, nonexistent, or negative and in 2011, published his estimate that about 7.4% were based on “sound evidence.” However, he believes that may be an overestimate. (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
liebertpub.com
doi.org
cam.cancer.gov
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING and TENSION-TYPE HeADACHE – PubMed
- The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Hospital Anxiety and Depression in Female Older Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial – PubMed
How To
What are the advances and drawbacks of holistic medicine?
Holistic medicine emphasizes mind, body, spirit, environment and social factors in healing. The late 19th-century pioneer of holistic medicine was Dr. Edward Bach (1886-1936), the author of The Doctor’s Book of Mind Cure. He used simple techniques, such as visualization, meditation, and even hypnosis. This therapy helped patients suffering from stress, anxiety and depression as well as pain, insomnia, and other ailments. This therapy can also help patients deal with their problems and improve their quality life.
While holistic therapies are still being used today, there is not enough evidence to support their effectiveness. Some studies show that holistic treatments can reduce symptoms such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes and heart disease.
Advances and shortcomings of holistic medicine are:
- Lack of scientific evidence. A small number of well-designed randomized controlled trials, (RCTs), evaluate the health benefits of holistic treatments. The majority of researches show positive results.
- Comparable to traditional medicine, alternative medicines are less expensive. Some alternative medicines are cheaper than traditional ones, especially when the patient follows a natural diet.
- Patients do not feel pressured into following the prescribed protocol.
- Many doctors recommend complementary treatments even though they may not prescribe them.
- Many holistic treatments can be combined with traditional medicine. Acupuncture is often combined with medications or surgery.
- People believe that alternative treatments work better than conventional medicine.
- Alternative medicines are considered to be more natural than conventional drugs.
- Many patients take complementary treatments to supplement their lifestyle changes. They not only want their health to be good, but they also want to have fun with their lives.
- Holistic treatments are more beneficial for patients.
- The popularity of holistic therapies is growing among seniors.
- Research on complementary treatments is still needed.
- Research shows that people are more inclined to try other treatments than going to the doctor.
- Doctors need to understand that not all patients will benefit from alternative treatments.
- Holistic treatments must be an integral part of culture and education.
- Holistic treatments may not be safe for all.
- To help patients make informed decisions about treatment options, it is essential that we learn how to do so.
- Holistic treatments are not just for hippies.
- Certain diseases cannot be treated with holistic treatments.
- Sometimes, holistic treatments can be dangerous.
- For specific conditions, holistic treatments can be helpful.
- Holistic treatments can be very effective.
- Holistic treatments are based off ancient wisdom.
- Holistic treatments are easy and simple to understand.
- It is not easy to learn holistic treatment.
- It can be hard to learn holistic therapies.
- Holistic therapies are too expensive.
- Holistic treatments can be quite expensive.
- Holistic therapies can be more cost-effective than traditional medicine.
- Holistic treatments are more expensive than conventional medicine.
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Holistic Medicine–A Brief Historical Overview
Holistic medicine focuses on the whole person and not just their symptoms. It addresses all aspects, including the physical, emotional and mental, as well as cultural, social, occupational, environmental, and cultural factors. Prevention is better than treatment. It focuses on prevention and management of disease, such as diet, exercise, relaxation, stress management, and so forth.
The first holistic medical school was established at Bastyr University in Seattle in 1972. After the 1996 publication of “Spontaneous Healing,” Dr. Andrew Weil’s book, holistic medicine began to take root. Dr. David Williams, and Dr. Michael Murray founded the American Holistic Medical Association in 1997. Today there are hundreds of holistic medical schools all around the globe, including Bastyr University. Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons. Maharishi Ayurveda Institute. Pacific School of Oriental Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The World Health Organization named holistic medicine as one of five key trends in healthcare in 2013. This trend integrates conventional care with complementary therapies like homeopathy, acupuncture or herbalism, massage, therapy, reiki, yoga and meditation. This integration aims to provide safe, effective, patient-centered care while minimizing side effects and costs.
Holistic medicine works because of the interconnectedness of our body, mind, and spirit. An imbalance in any of these components can lead to illness. This is an example:
Stress and anxiety can cause you to become anxious and tense. Cortisol is a hormone which increases inflammation. You feel weak, tired, and sick as a result.
When your emotions run high, you experience negative thoughts and feelings like anger, fear, grief, and sadness. These feelings can lead to stress in the brain. If untreated, these stress hormones can trigger adrenaline and cortisol production. Adrenaline increases your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and heart rate. Cortisol impacts your immune system as well as your digestive tract and nervous system. Both hormones can lead to fatigue, muscle tension headaches and dizziness, anxiety, depression, and other health issues.
If your spirit is low, it can cause you to lose faith in yourself and your ability to see the good in others. You may also lack self-esteem and confidence. This can lead you to poor eating habits and unhealthy relationships. It can also cause low energy. You feel happy, joyful, peaceful, and optimistic when your spirit is healthy.
Difference between allopathic and alternative medicine
Allopathic medicine is based upon the scientific method. To diagnose patients, doctors use xrays, MRIs and CAT scans. If needed, they may prescribe medication or perform surgery. Allopathic doctors believe their knowledge of human anatomy and the best ways to treat diseases. Alternative medicine involves herbs, vitamins minerals, diet, exercise and spiritual healing. Alternative medicine does not have a defined definition. You can call it natural medicine. Other names include traditional medicine and naturopathic medicines.
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By: Andrea Koncz
Title: The ChatGPT Revolution – Here’s Our New Book On Generative AI In Healthcare
Sourced From: medicalfuturist.com/the-chatgpt-revolution-heres-our-new-book-on-generative-ai-in-healthcare
Published Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is alternative medicine called?
Alternative medicine is a broad term that describes any alternative approach to healing. There are many different forms of alternative medicine. Most are based upon the idea that health care should not be dependent on chemical medicines.
Alternative medicine includes acupuncture.
Many alternative doctors claim that their therapies have improved patient satisfaction and reduced side effects. These claims cannot be proven scientifically because the mainstream medical system has largely ignored evidence-based alternatives to medicine.
What is Alternative Medicine, and how can it help you?
It is an approach to healing that focuses on prevention rather than cure. It encourages consumers to become educated and active in improving their well-being.
Alternative medicine refers to any system of diagnosis and treatment that does not employ allopathic (conventional) medical practices.
What are the 5 Alternative medical systems?
Ayurveda acupuncture and homeopathy are the five alternative medical systems.
To stimulate the flow and energy of qi (energy), Acupuncture uses fine needles that are inserted into specific points in the 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’s name derives from the Greek words homoios and pathos. Homeopaths believe in natural causes for all diseases, but not necessarily symptoms. They use minute amounts of substances to treat their patients. These symptoms are very similar to what the patient experiences when they are sick.
Energy Healing can also refer to Reiki, EFT and Rolfing. This therapy is based upon the belief that all of us are connected to a universal force of life called Ki. Feeling well is possible when the Ki flows freely through you. Energy healers use touch and intention to help restore balance and harmony between our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual selves.
Aromatherapy uses essential oils derived from plants for therapeutic reasons. Aromatherapists believe certain scents can influence mood and behavior. Lavender is the most popular essential oil used for aromatherapy.
What is the difference between traditional and holistic medicine?
Traditional medicine only treats symptoms. Holistic medicine treats the entire person. Holistic medicine treats the whole person rather than just treating one aspect.
Traditional medicine treats individual organs or systems (such as the brain), whereas holistic medicine considers all aspects of the body from the inside out. It considers the impact of lifestyle choices on overall wellness.
Statistics
- 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)
- According to a 2005 book by a US [116]Institute of Medicine panel, the number of RCTs focused on CAM has risen dramatically. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In 83% of the cases, the readers agreed. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to the World Health Organization, 80% of people use herbal medicine worldwide. (webmd.com)
- category.[111]Edzard Ernst characterized the evidence for many alternative techniques as weak, nonexistent, or negative and in 2011, published his estimate that about 7.4% were based on “sound evidence.” However, he believes that may be an overestimate. (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
liebertpub.com
doi.org
cam.cancer.gov
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING and TENSION-TYPE HeADACHE – PubMed
- The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Hospital Anxiety and Depression in Female Older Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial – PubMed
How To
What are the advances and drawbacks of holistic medicine?
Holistic medicine emphasizes mind, body, spirit, environment and social factors in healing. The late 19th-century pioneer of holistic medicine was Dr. Edward Bach (1886-1936), the author of The Doctor’s Book of Mind Cure. He used simple techniques, such as visualization, meditation, and even hypnosis. This therapy helped patients suffering from stress, anxiety and depression as well as pain, insomnia, and other ailments. This therapy can also help patients deal with their problems and improve their quality life.
While holistic therapies are still being used today, there is not enough evidence to support their effectiveness. Some studies show that holistic treatments can reduce symptoms such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes and heart disease.
Advances and shortcomings of holistic medicine are:
- Lack of scientific evidence. A small number of well-designed randomized controlled trials, (RCTs), evaluate the health benefits of holistic treatments. The majority of researches show positive results.
- Comparable to traditional medicine, alternative medicines are less expensive. Some alternative medicines are cheaper than traditional ones, especially when the patient follows a natural diet.
- Patients do not feel pressured into following the prescribed protocol.
- Many doctors recommend complementary treatments even though they may not prescribe them.
- Many holistic treatments can be combined with traditional medicine. Acupuncture is often combined with medications or surgery.
- People believe that alternative treatments work better than conventional medicine.
- Alternative medicines are considered to be more natural than conventional drugs.
- Many patients take complementary treatments to supplement their lifestyle changes. They not only want their health to be good, but they also want to have fun with their lives.
- Holistic treatments are more beneficial for patients.
- The popularity of holistic therapies is growing among seniors.
- Research on complementary treatments is still needed.
- Research shows that people are more inclined to try other treatments than going to the doctor.
- Doctors need to understand that not all patients will benefit from alternative treatments.
- Holistic treatments must be an integral part of culture and education.
- Holistic treatments may not be safe for all.
- To help patients make informed decisions about treatment options, it is essential that we learn how to do so.
- Holistic treatments are not just for hippies.
- Certain diseases cannot be treated with holistic treatments.
- Sometimes, holistic treatments can be dangerous.
- For specific conditions, holistic treatments can be helpful.
- Holistic treatments can be very effective.
- Holistic treatments are based off ancient wisdom.
- Holistic treatments are easy and simple to understand.
- It is not easy to learn holistic treatment.
- It can be hard to learn holistic therapies.
- Holistic therapies are too expensive.
- Holistic treatments can be quite expensive.
- Holistic therapies can be more cost-effective than traditional medicine.
- Holistic treatments are more expensive than conventional medicine.
****
Holistic Medicine–A Brief Historical Overview
Holistic medicine focuses on the whole person and not just their symptoms. It addresses all aspects, including the physical, emotional and mental, as well as cultural, social, occupational, environmental, and cultural factors. Prevention is better than treatment. It focuses on prevention and management of disease, such as diet, exercise, relaxation, stress management, and so forth.
The first holistic medical school was established at Bastyr University in Seattle in 1972. After the 1996 publication of “Spontaneous Healing,” Dr. Andrew Weil’s book, holistic medicine began to take root. Dr. David Williams, and Dr. Michael Murray founded the American Holistic Medical Association in 1997. Today there are hundreds of holistic medical schools all around the globe, including Bastyr University. Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons. Maharishi Ayurveda Institute. Pacific School of Oriental Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The World Health Organization named holistic medicine as one of five key trends in healthcare in 2013. This trend integrates conventional care with complementary therapies like homeopathy, acupuncture or herbalism, massage, therapy, reiki, yoga and meditation. This integration aims to provide safe, effective, patient-centered care while minimizing side effects and costs.
Holistic medicine works because of the interconnectedness of our body, mind, and spirit. An imbalance in any of these components can lead to illness. This is an example:
Stress and anxiety can cause you to become anxious and tense. Cortisol is a hormone which increases inflammation. You feel weak, tired, and sick as a result.
When your emotions run high, you experience negative thoughts and feelings like anger, fear, grief, and sadness. These feelings can lead to stress in the brain. If untreated, these stress hormones can trigger adrenaline and cortisol production. Adrenaline increases your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and heart rate. Cortisol impacts your immune system as well as your digestive tract and nervous system. Both hormones can lead to fatigue, muscle tension headaches and dizziness, anxiety, depression, and other health issues.
If your spirit is low, it can cause you to lose faith in yourself and your ability to see the good in others. You may also lack self-esteem and confidence. This can lead you to poor eating habits and unhealthy relationships. It can also cause low energy. You feel happy, joyful, peaceful, and optimistic when your spirit is healthy.
Difference between allopathic and alternative medicine
Allopathic medicine is based upon the scientific method. To diagnose patients, doctors use xrays, MRIs and CAT scans. If needed, they may prescribe medication or perform surgery. Allopathic doctors believe their knowledge of human anatomy and the best ways to treat diseases. Alternative medicine involves herbs, vitamins minerals, diet, exercise and spiritual healing. Alternative medicine does not have a defined definition. You can call it natural medicine. Other names include traditional medicine and naturopathic medicines.
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