Microsoft podcast explores future of AI in medicine

Clinicians say AI can act as a second set of eyes, spotting errors such as incorrect medication dosages.
Experts say AI is already reducing errors, easing workloads, and improving the tone of communication between doctors and patients.

AI is reshaping healthcare, according to experts featured in Microsoft’s new podcast series The AI Revolution in Medicine, Revisited.

Peter Lee, President of Microsoft Research, spoke with clinicians and researchers about how AI is helping doctors work more effectively and patients access better care. From note-taking during visits to accelerating drug discovery, the technology is already proving its value.

A doctor of UC San Diego Health in the US said AI helps physicians draft longer, more empathetic responses to patient messages, reducing mental strain. Meanwhile, Stanford’s Dr Roxana Daneshjou described how AI detected a dosage error in a medical summary, acting as a crucial safeguard.

Bill Gates highlighted how AI could boost healthcare in low-income regions by providing medical intelligence where doctors are scarce. Other guests suggested the technology may even blur traditional boundaries between medical specialties while accelerating drug development.

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