Medicine and the rise of the robots: a qualitative review of recent advances of artificial intelligence in health
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly transform the role of the doctor and revolutionise the practice of medicine. This qualitative review paper summarises the past 12 months of health research in AI, across different medical specialties, and discusses the current strengths as well as challenges, relating to this emerging technology. Doctors, especially those in leadership roles, need to be aware of how quickly AI is advancing in health, so that they are ready to lead t
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Published: 1 June 2018
Source: OpenAlex
Category: Research
Topics: Healthcare · Agents & autonomy
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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