Healthcare Professionals' Leader Hails AI's Significant Potential in Medical Field - Healthcare Professionals Endorse AI as a Pivotal Trend for Medical Fields
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German Medical Association President, Klaus Reinhardt, voices concerns over the lack of control and coordination in patient care within Germany. Speaking on ZDF morning magazine, he pointed out the need for direction in determining when, where, and why patients seek medical attention.
"Germany is the only nation in the world that leaves the autonomous decision on where to seek medical help to the patient," Reinhardt stated. He explains that the complexity of medicine and the need for teamwork make it challenging for patients to know their optimal course of action. Reinhardt expressed support for the new federal government's plans to establish a primary care system, which aims to have patients initially consult general practitioners, who will either manage the patients' treatment or refer them to specialists as necessary.
Reinhardt also sees significant opportunities for enhancing efficiency in healthcare through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). He believes AI could offer unparalleled support to doctors in administrative tasks, personnel management, disease recognition, and therapy management. The German healthcare system is working towards integrating AI with existing technologies, such as the electronic patient file, using standards like FHIR and IHE.
The focus remains on utilizing AI to alleviate doctors' burden and improve patient care by enhancing diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. However, specific strategies or plans for AI implementation are yet to be outlined.
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- Klaus Reinhardt, President of the German Medical Association, believes there is a need for greater control over patient care in Germany.
- He supports the new federal government's plans to establish a primary care system, where patients are initially seen by general practitioners.
- Reinhardt sees significant opportunities for AI to support efficiency in healthcare, including administrative tasks, personnel management, disease recognition, and therapy management.
- The German healthcare system is working towards integrating AI with existing technologies like the electronic patient file using standards like FHIR and IHE.
- While specific plans for AI implementation are not detailed, the focus is on leveraging AI to enhance various aspects of healthcare management and treatment.
- Klaus Reinhardt, the President of the German Medical Association, advocates for implementing community policies to address the lack of control and coordination in patient care within Germany, particularly in determining when, where, and why patients seek medical attention.
- In addition to promoting a primary care system, where patients initially consult general practitioners, Reinhardt sees the potential for vocational training in artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize healthcare, offering support in administrative tasks, personnel management, disease recognition, and therapy management.
- Embracing technology and AI, the German healthcare system is working towards integrating these advancements with existing systems, such as the electronic patient file, using standards like FHIR and IHE.
- To enhance the efficiency of healthcare and improve patient care, Reinhardt suggests vocational training in mental-health therapies-and-treatments, fitness-and-exercise, health-and-wellness, and science to complement the use of AI in the German healthcare system.
