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Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again.

March 20, 2019

Topol E. New York, NY: Basic Books; 2019. ISBN: 9781541644632.

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This book explores how advancements in technology can improve decision making but may also diminish patient-centered care. The author discusses the potential of big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to enhance diagnosis and care delivery. A past PSNet interview with the author, Eric Topol, talked about the role of patients in the new world of digital health care.

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