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Healthcare in Germany Could See significant AI Advancements, Says Medical Association President
Germany's notorious disorganization in managing patient care has been lamented by Klaus Reinhardt, the president of the German Medical Association. Speaking before the German Medical Assembly in Leipzig, he pointed out the lack of coordination in deciding when, where, how, and by whom a patient should seek medical care.
"We are the only nation in the world that leaves the burden of decision-making entirely on the patient regarding their health," said Reinhardt. With an intricate web of healthcare structures and the complexity of medicine that often requires teamwork, patients are frequently uncertain about receiving the most suitable treatment.
Reinhardt expresses his support for the new federal government's plans of establishing a primary care system. This system suggests that patients will initially consult a general practitioner before being referred to specialists as necessary. Although, he acknowledges that this change will afford patients some relief from navigating the labyrinthine healthcare structures.
In an interview with ZDF "Morgenmagazin," Reinhardt also shared his optimism for the role of AI in healthcare. With the potential to streamline administrative tasks, staff deployment, disease recognition, and monitoring therapies, AI could provide extraordinary support for doctors, he said.
Leipzig, Germany serves as the host city to the German Medical Assembly this year, while Klaus Reinhardt remains at the helm of the German Medical Association.
According to research, AI in healthcare can facilitate better data management and analysis, potentially enabling improved diagnostics, personalized medicine, and public health initiatives through enhanced research capabilities. The integration of AI with the healthcare system is highlighted in a report titled "Von ärztlicher Kunst mit Künstlicher Intelligenz," which emphasizes the connection between AI and healthcare structures in Germany.
- Enhancing Germany's community policy, Reinhardt suggests the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare, aiming to streamline administrative tasks, improve disease recognition, and monitor therapies, as highlighted in the report "Vonärztlicher Kunst mit Künstlicher Intelligenz."
- In the realm of health-and-wellness, vocational training in AI could play a significant role in future advancements, assisting doctors with data management, diagnostics, personalized medicine, and public health initiatives, as suggested by research.
- As AI continues to develop in the field of science, vocational training in artificial intelligence could equip health professionals with the necessary skills to address medical-conditions comprehensively, promoting better patient care and easing the complexity of medicine.
