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Bending the patient safety curve: how much can AI help?

February 1, 2023

Classen DC, Longhurst CA, Thomas EJ. NPJ Digit Med. 2023;6(1):2.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in an increasing range of health care situations to address a variety of care needs. This commentary examines the impact of AI on patient safety, in diagnosis, and on the limitations of AI that affect reliability.

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