Dr. Harvey Castro, a physician and healthcare consultant, discusses the revolutionary impact of AI in the medical field. He explores how AI is reshaping roles traditionally held by doctors and addresses the balance between innovation and patient care. Fascinating insights on AI improving empathy and simplifying communication between healthcare providers and patients are shared. The conversation highlights future trends in telemedicine and a push for secure AI solutions in healthcare, promising a future filled with advancements.
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AI as Doctor's Assistant
AI could eventually become a doctor's assistant, like a resident.
AI-powered robots with tactile function and advanced visual diagnostics are on the horizon.
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Dr. Castro's Background
Dr. Castro has a background as a physician, executive, and entrepreneur with over 30 health apps developed.
His first app, "IV Meds," reflects his focus on merging technology and healthcare.
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Book Reception
Dr. Castro's book, "ChatGPT and Healthcare," faced initial skepticism from the conservative medical community.
He aimed to educate both doctors and patients on the technology's potential.
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From disease detection tools to new medications being created, AI is already starting to play a huge role in the medical industry. So what does that mean for us and the future of healthcare? Dr. Harvey Castro, Physician & Healthcare Consultant and author of ChatGPT and Healthcare, joins us to break down what role AI will play in healthcare.
For more details, head to our episode page. Join the conversation and ask Dr. Harvey any questions you have here!
Time Stamps: [00:00:37] Daily AI news [00:02:33] Intro to Dr. Harvey Castro [00:04:37] Can AI become a doctor? [00:06:20] About Dr. Harvey Castro [00:07:40] Dr. Harvey Castro's process for writing ChatGPT and Healthcare [00:09:00] Are medical professionals scared of AI? [00:11:14] Can AI take over the roles of doctors? [00:13:53] Using GPT technology in healthcare [00:17:08] Can AI improve empathy for patients? [00:22:55] Education and medical industries adopting GPT-based technology [00:27:17] AI revolutionizes medical procedures and lab work [00:30:03] Future of healthcare: AI transcription, virtual exams. [00:32:38] Where will healthcare be in 5 years?
Topics Covered in This Episode: - Future potential of doctor-specific reinforced learning - Mention of companies working on these technologies, Glass Health AI and Hippocratic AI - Emphasis on communication in healthcare and comparison to explaining complex concepts to a five-year-old - Use of GPT technology to improve communication, specifically in discharge instructions - Consideration of factors such as age, gender, and culture in healthcare communication - Example of using GPT to convert discharge instructions into a coloring book for a child with pediatric asthma - Projection of GPT technology as the future of healthcare communication - Recognition that AI cannot replace the art of medicine and the importance of considering all facts and data - Concerns about bias in AI and its potential to mislead doctors - Potential lack of experience and intuition in younger doctors heavily reliant on AI and technology - Necessity of doctors with medical knowledge and the ability to gather and interpret information for accurate diagnoses and treatment - Mention of the saying "see one, do one, teach one" in medical school - Description of surgical AI technology assisting surgeons during procedures - Discussion of AI in virtual simulations for medical training and practice - Desire for AI to walk the speaker through procedures as a resident and mention of AI and ultrasound technology - Potential automation in lab work and analysis of test results using AI technology - Concerns about external pressure and the risk of increased healthcare costs - Frustration of doctors using computers during appointments and future vision of AI transcribing conversations and capturing physical exams - Envisioning virtual cons
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