But with recent developments in technology, this looks set to change. AI has become more intelligent, wearable devices – more accurate, and personalized medicine – increasingly mainstream.
But is any of this safe? Should we really trust machines with our health? And will any of this actually happen?
In today’s episode, Jonathan speaks to Eric Topol to explore how artificial intelligence may transform your next trip to the doctor.
Eric Topol is one of the top 10 most-cited researchers in medicine, the author of 3 bestselling books on the future of medicine, and a practising cardiologist: https://drerictopol.com/
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Timecodes:
00:00 – Introduction
00:52 – Quickfire questions
03:33 – Doctor-patient relationship
05:12 – Jonathan’s story with Eric
07:33 – How has medicine changed?
13:42 – Is there an optimistic future for medicine, utilising AI?
17:52 – How close are we to utilizing AI-based solutions in medicine?
23:26 – Self-diagnosis and preventative care
27:22 – Is prevention possible through AI?
32:50 – Personalized healthcare
42:08 – Summary
44:03 – Goodbyes
44:18 – Outro
Episode transcripts are available here: https://joinzoe.com/learn/category/nutrition/podcast
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