Those who are not very involved in the technology sector, or only pay attention to things that could help them in everyday life – such as, for example, extending the battery life of their cell phone – must believe that Artificial Intelligence is a very new resource. It is not so. There is artificial intelligence almost everywhere, from the car key that opens remotely, to the robots that operate for hours on the operating table with very high performance.
Chronic pain is a health problem that affects millions of people around the world, causing physical and emotional suffering, as well as reducing quality of life. Traditional methods of measuring and treating pain are often insufficient or ineffective, leaving patients without adequate relief. According to a 2021 study by the Brazilian Society for the Study of Pain, an estimated three in ten individuals suffer from some type of chronic pain. Currently, 190 million adults live with this type of pain – which is characterized by lasting more than three months – and which can be directly related to attacks of anxiety, depression and opioid addiction.
Contrary to most of us laymen, at the end of last year, Elon Musk, owner of Tesla, declared that there will come a point where work will no longer be necessary and that people will only be able to have jobs for personal satisfaction, also stressing that artificial intelligence will be able to do everything. It remains to be seen what he meant by “doing everything.”
Bringing this context to medical duty, the issue requires a more careful approach. A sneaker can be produced by robots, packaged and distributed using artificial intelligence in all processes, and if something doesn’t work, the route is recalculated and corrected. In the field of medicine it doesn’t work like that, because the medical field does not allow failures.
Artificial intelligence is crucial and has come to add value. There is no doubt that many devices managed by artificial intelligence contribute to better analyzing us doctors. Artificial intelligence is a great ally, with the advantage that better things will always come in the future.
One example is Project Gabby, a software program that uses artificial intelligence to talk to patients suffering from chronic pain and depression, offering emotional support, information and guidance. The app recognizes patients’ moods, personality and needs and adapts the way they speak and tone of voice accordingly.
Although improved programs like this exist, I understand that the feeling with the patient and the technique of the human doctor are irreplaceable at this time. Many patients come to me after trying different specialists, among other alternatives. I believe in the evolution of intelligent machines and devices and I hope this happens. However, an effective conversation with the patient can pave the way for the next chapters of their pain-free journey on the first visit.
Source: Terra
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