Ayodeji Bamidele Owoeye

What a great avenue to discuss - well done for bringing this here!

Artificial intelligence (AI) has come to stay, whether we like it or not. What is now remaining is for us to decide whether we want to improve and enhance our learning through CPDs to enable us to provide our patients and clients (as the case may be) with the best quality treatment and care, including psychiatric/mental healthcare/forensic settings.

AI has emerged as a powerful transformative force across diverse settings within the healthcare industry, offering us innovative solutions that will continue to enhance diagnostic accuracy while streamlining administrative workflows to support clinical decision-making further. For instance, let us take a look at diagnostic imaging radiology - MRIs and CT scans > AI models have been trained on chest X-ray datasets to identify several conditions, e.g., signs of pneumonia or even lung cancer.

Further, take a look at predictive analytics and risk stratification, where machine learning algorithms have been leveraged to enable us to analyse a vast amount of datasets > including electronic health records (EHR) to predict patient risks for several targeted conditions. These go on and on. Additionally, we have AI contributions in the development of personalised treatments and treatment recommendations, including AI-driven robotics, for instance, in robotic-assisted surgeries.

We have also seen the integration of AI applications in mental healthcare, for example, some smart wearables > smartphones, and the like have been seen helping to reduce mental health and stigma, however, this is a very broad area that cannot be exhaustively discussed here.

The potential and contributions of artificial intelligence can not be overemphasised because there are ongoing and emerging areas that are yet to be tapped.

Hello Ayodeji Bamidele Owoeye

Thank you for bringing up such an important and exciting topic — and my apologies for the long response, I just wanted to give it the attention it deserves!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is really starting to make waves in healthcare, and not just in some futuristic way — it's already helping doctors, nurses, and patients in meaningful, everyday ways. Here’s how:

Helping Doctors Make Faster, Smarter Diagnoses

Imagine a doctor having a super-smart assistant that can scan through thousands of medical images and patient records in seconds. That’s what AI can do — helping catch diseases like cancer or heart issues earlier and more accurately. It’s not about replacing doctors, but giving them powerful tools to make better decisions, faster.

Making Treatment More Personal

We all know that healthcare isn’t one-size-fits-all. AI helps tailor treatments to the individual — looking at your genetics, history, and lifestyle to figure out what’s likely to work best for you. This is especially game-changing in areas like cancer care or rare diseases.

Cutting Down the Paperwork

Let’s be honest — doctors spend way too much time on forms and admin tasks. AI can help with that too, by organizing patient data, managing schedules, or even drafting reports. That frees up more time for doctors to actually talk to patients and focus on care.

Chatbots That Actually Help

You’ve probably seen AI chatbots on health apps or websites. They’re getting much smarter — answering common questions, reminding people to take their meds, or helping manage conditions like diabetes. For people who might not always have easy access to a clinic, this kind of support can be huge.

Predicting Problems Before They Happen

AI can look at patient data and flag risks before something serious happens — like catching early signs of a complication or predicting when someone might end up back in the hospital. That means better prevention and fewer emergencies.

Big Picture: AI That Cares

The goal isn’t just high-tech flash. It’s better care, more trust, and real support — for both healthcare providers and patients. When used thoughtfully, AI can make healthcare more human, not less.

So yes, AI is changing healthcare — and when it’s done right, it means faster answers, more personalized treatment, and ultimately, healthier, happier patients.

AI can ‘hear’ illness in your voice

"Voice recordings examined by artificial intelligence (AI) could reveal new biomarkers of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Neurologists can often spot the tell-tale signs of an illness in someone’s voice, but AI systems could grant non-specialists the same ability, and detect more subtle vocal changes than people. The measure isn’t perfect, not least because people’s voices fluctuate from day to day, and there is a lack of long-term data. But AI-guided vocal analysis might one day allow physicians to monitor their patients remotely and get early warnings of a range of conditions."

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01598-8

Thank you all, I do agree with your positions